Inferior frontal sulcus
Inferior Frontal Sulcus
The Inferior Frontal Sulcus (IFS) is a sulcus (pronounced: /ˈsʌlkəs/) on the frontal lobe of the human brain.
Pronunciation
Inferior Frontal Sulcus: /ɪnˈfɪərɪər ˈfrʌntəl ˈsʌlkəs/
Etymology
The term "Inferior Frontal Sulcus" is derived from Latin. "Inferior" means lower, "Frontal" refers to the frontal lobe of the brain, and "Sulcus" is a groove or furrow.
Description
The Inferior Frontal Sulcus separates the middle frontal gyrus from the inferior frontal gyrus. It is parallel to the superior frontal sulcus and is often divided into an anterior horizontal and a posterior ascending part.
Related Terms
- Sulcus: A groove or furrow on the surface of the brain.
- Frontal Lobe: The largest of the four major lobes of the brain in mammals, and is located at the front of each hemisphere.
- Middle Frontal Gyrus: A gyrus in the frontal lobe of the brain.
- Inferior Frontal Gyrus: A gyrus of the frontal lobe, located at the base of the brain.
- Superior Frontal Sulcus: A sulcus in the frontal lobe, located superior to the Inferior Frontal Sulcus.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Inferior frontal sulcus
- Wikipedia's article - Inferior frontal sulcus
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