Middle temporal gyrus
Middle Temporal Gyrus[edit | edit source]
The Middle Temporal Gyrus (MTG) is a part of the brain located in the temporal lobe. It is one of three gyri in the temporal lobe, the other two being the superior temporal gyrus and the inferior temporal gyrus. The MTG is located between the superior and inferior temporal sulci.
Anatomy[edit | edit source]
The Middle Temporal Gyrus extends from the temporal pole to the occipital lobe, and is surrounded by the superior temporal sulcus and the inferior temporal sulcus. It is involved in the processing of visual and auditory information, as well as language comprehension.
Function[edit | edit source]
The MTG is involved in a number of cognitive functions. It plays a key role in the processing of semantic memory, which is the type of memory that allows us to understand the meaning of words and concepts. It is also involved in the processing of visual motion and the perception of the body's position in space.
Clinical Significance[edit | edit source]
Damage to the Middle Temporal Gyrus can result in a variety of neurological and psychiatric conditions. These include aphasia, a language disorder that affects a person's ability to communicate, and agnosia, a disorder that affects a person's ability to recognize objects, people, or sounds.
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