stem of the lateral fissure

The term stem of the lateral fissure (ltfst) refers to the rostroventral-most portion of the lateral fissure (ltf) where the frontal lobe (FLB) and the temporal lobe (TLB) begin to separate. Identified by dissection, it is found in the human ( Ono-1990 ) and the macaque ( NeuroNames ). It is not found in the smooth cerebral cortex (CTX) of the rat or mouse ( NeuroNames ). Updated 27 Aug 2024.

Also known as: stem of the lateral sulcus, stem of Sylvian fissure, stem of the lateral fissure

NeuroNames ID: 1619

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stem of Sylvian fissure

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