Posterior parahippocampal gyrus

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Posterior Parahippocampal Gyrus[edit | edit source]

The Posterior Parahippocampal Gyrus is a significant part of the brain that plays a crucial role in memory encoding and retrieval. It is located in the medial temporal lobe, adjacent to the hippocampus.

Posterior Parahippocampal Gyrus

Anatomy[edit | edit source]

The Posterior Parahippocampal Gyrus is a part of the parahippocampal gyrus, which is a grey matter cortical region of the brain that surrounds the hippocampus and is part of the limbic system. The posterior section of the parahippocampal gyrus is located near the posterior end of the cerebral cortex.

Function[edit | edit source]

The Posterior Parahippocampal Gyrus is involved in the processing of spatial memory and scene recognition. It is also associated with the encoding and retrieval of episodic memory, which is the memory of autobiographical events.

Clinical Significance[edit | edit source]

Damage to the Posterior Parahippocampal Gyrus can lead to memory disorders, including Alzheimer's disease. It is also implicated in schizophrenia and other mental disorders.

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Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD