Temporal Gyrus (Noun)
Meaning
Any of the convolutions of the outer surface of the temporal lobe of the cerebrum.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The superior temporal gyrus is a key structure in the processing of auditory information and is also involved in the comprehension of speech.
- Damage to the middle temporal gyrus has been linked to impairments in the ability to recognize and understand visual objects.
- The inferior temporal gyrus is thought to play a critical role in the processing of complex visual stimuli, such as faces and objects.
- Studies have shown that the lateral surface of the superior temporal gyrus is involved in the processing of phonological information.
- The transverse temporal gyrus, also known as Heschl's gyrus, is a small convolution located on the lateral surface of the temporal lobe.