Frontal Lobe
Temporal Lobe
Occipital Lobe
Parietal Lobe
Gyrus
Central Sulcus
Cerebral Cortex
Sylvian or Lateral Fissure

Sylvian or Lateral Fissure

The Sylvian, also called the lateral sulcus or lateral fissure, is one of the most prominent structures of the human brain. It runs through both hemispheres and divides the frontal and parietal lobes from the temporal lobe below.

Relevant contents

Want a Better Brain?

No Data

Got More Brain?

Have you heard, seen or read something about the brain that you’d like to share with others? Well, here’s your chance. Just submit the name and source of your information, and, after reviewing it, we’ll post it up here on BrainWorld. After all, there’s always something more to learn about the brain.