precentral gyrus of the insula (PrGI)

The term precentral gyrus of the insula refers to a convolution variably present in the anterior insula of the human. It is identified by dissection. When present it is located between the posterior short gyrus and the central insular sulcus. It is not found in macaques ( Mufson-1997 ) or rodents ( NeuroNames ).

Also known as: precentral gyrus of the insula (human), Gyrus precentralis insulae, precentral gyrus of island

NeuroNames ID: 119

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English
precentral gyrus of island
Crosby-1962
English
precentral gyrus of the insula (human)
Roberts-1970
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Topology
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Homo sapiens (human)
Gyrus precentralis insulae
Roberts-1970
Topology
Yes
Homo sapiens (human)
precentral gyrus of island
Crosby-1962
Topology
Yes
Homo sapiens (human)
precentral gyrus of the insula (human)
Roberts-1970
Topology
No
Rattus (rat)
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