Middle temporal gyrus
System
Nervous
SNOMED CT
279190006
Middle temporal gyrus
Definition
Component of the temporal lobe, lateral aspect. The rostral boundary is the rostral extent of the superior temporal sulcus whereas the caudal boundary is the temporo-occipital incisure on the cortical surface. The superior temporal sulcus is the medial boundary and the inferior temporal sulcus is the lateral boundary (Christine Fennema-Notestine).
Also known as gyrus temporalis medius, intermediate temporal gyrus — per UBERON
The Middle temporal gyrus is a part of the Nervous.