Middle temporal gyrus
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Middle temporal gyrus is a gyrus
in the brain on the Temporal lobe. It is located between the superior temporal gyrus
and inferior temporal gyrus
. Its exact function is unknown, but it has been connected with processes as different as contemplating distance, recognition of known faces
, and accessing word meaning while reading.
Gyrus
A gyrus is a ridge on the cerebral cortex. It is generally surrounded by one or more sulci .-Notable gyri:* Superior frontal gyrus, lat. gyrus frontalis superior* Middle frontal gyrus, lat. gyrus frontalis medius...
in the brain on the Temporal lobe. It is located between the superior temporal gyrus
Superior temporal gyrus
The superior temporal gyrus is one of three gyri in the temporal lobe of the human brain, which is located laterally to the head, situated somewhat above the external ear.The superior temporal gyrus is bounded by:* the lateral sulcus above;...
and inferior temporal gyrus
Inferior temporal gyrus
The inferior temporal gyrus is placed below the middle temporal sulcus, and is connected behind with the inferior occipital gyrus; it also extends around the infero-lateral border on to the inferior surface of the temporal lobe, where it is limited by the inferior sulcus...
. Its exact function is unknown, but it has been connected with processes as different as contemplating distance, recognition of known faces
Face perception
Face perception is the process by which the brain and mind understand and interpret the face, particularly the human face.The human face's proportions and expressions are important to identify origin, emotional tendencies, health qualities, and some social information. From birth, faces are...
, and accessing word meaning while reading.