Inferior parietal lobule

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Inferior Parietal Lobule[edit | edit source]

Inferior parietal lobule

The Inferior parietal lobule is a part of the brain located in the parietal lobe. It is involved in various cognitive functions, including spatial awareness, language processing, and attention.

Anatomy[edit | edit source]

The inferior parietal lobule is located in the parietal lobe of the brain, posterior to the postcentral gyrus. It is divided into two parts: the supramarginal gyrus and the angular gyrus. The inferior parietal lobule is bounded by the lateral sulcus (Sylvian fissure) on the lateral side and by the intraparietal sulcus on the medial side.

Function[edit | edit source]

The inferior parietal lobule plays a crucial role in several cognitive functions. It is involved in the processing of sensory information, spatial awareness, and the integration of sensory and motor information. It also plays a role in language processing, particularly in the comprehension of spoken and written language.

Clinical significance[edit | edit source]

Damage to the inferior parietal lobule can result in a variety of neurological disorders, including Gerstmann syndrome, Balint's syndrome, and contralateral neglect. These conditions can result in symptoms such as difficulty with writing (agraphia), difficulty with mathematics (acalculia), and spatial disorientation.

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