stem of the lateral fissure (ltfst)

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

All Names & Sources
1 of 6
Showing 6 synonym(s) - Use arrows or swipe to navigate

Showing 6 synonym(s)

Language
Name
Source
English
stem of the lateral fissure
NeuroNames
English
stem of the lateral sulcus
NeuroNames
No illustrations found

No illustrations available for this concept.

Species With The Structure
Equivalent By Human Macaque Rat Mouse
Topology Has The Structure Relevant Data Not Located Relevant Data Not Located Relevant Data Not Located
1 of 1
Showing 1 record(s) - Use arrows to navigate

Showing 1 record(s)

Basis
Has Equivalent
Organism
Their Name
Source
Topology
Yes
Homo sapiens (human)
stem of Sylvian fissure
Ono-1990
Models Where It Appears
Lateral Fissure Model

lateral fissure
stem of the lateral fissure (stem of middle cerebellar peduncle)
posterior horizontal limb of the lateral fissure (posterior limb of the lateral sulcus)
terminal ascending limb of the lateral fissure
terminal descending limb of the lateral fissure
BrainInfo Copyright 1991-present UW