Insular cortex

Definition

The insular cortex (also insula and insular lobe) is a portion of the cerebral cortex folded deep within the lateral sulcus (the fissure separating the temporal lobe from the parietal and frontal lobes) within each hemisphere of the mammalian brain. It is the primary gustatory cortex and is involved in sensorimotor and somatosensory as well as socioemotional functions.

Also known as cortex of insula, insular neocortex — per UBERON

The Insular cortex is a part of the Nervous.

Also identified as

• SCTID 369221008 per UBERON