Gyri and Sulci of brain

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Transverse Fissure

Divides cerebral hemispheres from the cerebellum

Central Sulcus

divides frontal lobe and parietal lobe; precentral and postcentral gyri, primary motor and sensory cortices.

Lateral sulcus

divides temporal lobe from the frontal and parietal lobe

Paracentral lobule

extension of the precentral and postcentral gyri towards the midline of brain. Can only be seen from medial view.

Calcarine sulcus

separates a cuneus and lingual gyri. Marks area of area of primary visual cortex.

Parieto-occipital sulcus

separates the midline part of the occipital lobe from the parietal lobe.


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