posterior insular point

posterior insular point (pip)

The term posterior insular point refers to a surgical landmark of the insula identified by dissection in primates. It is the site of junction of the superior limiting sulcus and the inferior limiting sulcus ( Ture-1999 ). It is not found in rodents ( NeuroNames ).

Also known as: posterior insular point

NeuroNames ID: 3284

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Name:

posterior insular point

Language:

English

Organism:

human

Source:

Ture-1999

Citation:

Source Title:

Topographic anatomy of the insular region

Name:

pip

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acronym

Organism:

human

Source:

NeuroNames

Citation:

University of Washington, Seattle, WA

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surface view of
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human

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Basis:

Topology

Has Equivalent:

Yes

Organism:

Homo sapiens (human)

Their Name:

posterior insular point

Source:

Ture-1999

Source Page:

725

Basis:

Topology

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Organism:

Rattus (rat)

Their Name:

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NeuroNames

Basis:

Topology

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Organism:

Mus (mouse)

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NeuroNames

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