Subparietal sulcus

Subparietal Sulcus

The Subparietal Sulcus is a brain structure located in the parietal lobe. It is a significant part of the human brain anatomy and plays a crucial role in various cognitive functions.

Etymology

The term "Subparietal Sulcus" is derived from Latin. "Sub" means under, "parietal" refers to the wall, and "sulcus" means groove. Therefore, the term can be translated as "the groove under the wall", which describes its location and appearance in the brain.

Anatomy

The Subparietal Sulcus is situated in the upper part of the parietal lobe, posterior to the postcentral sulcus, and anterior to the parietooccipital sulcus. It is a continuation of the cingulate sulcus, and it separates the precuneus from the superior parietal lobule.

Function

The exact function of the Subparietal Sulcus is not fully understood. However, it is believed to be involved in various cognitive functions, including spatial orientation, attention, and the processing of sensory information.

Related Terms

• Cingulate Sulcus
• Parietooccipital Sulcus
• Postcentral Sulcus
• Precuneus
• Superior Parietal Lobule

See Also

• Brain
• Parietal Lobe
• Human Brain Anatomy

Subparietal_sulcus

• Subparietal sulcus diagram
  Subparietal sulcus diagram
• Medial view of the parietal lobe
  Medial view of the parietal lobe
• Subparietal sulcus animation
  Subparietal sulcus animation
• Precuneus region
  Precuneus region
• Cingulate gyrus
  Cingulate gyrus
• Cingulate sulcus diagram
  Cingulate sulcus diagram
• Marginal sulcus diagram
  Marginal sulcus diagram