Angular gyrus
angular gyrus
angular gyrus n.
A convolution in the inferior parietal lobule formed by the united posterior ends of the superior and middle temporal gyri.
Historical Examples
This condition is asserted by many physicians to be referable to destruction of part of the angular gyrus.
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