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Sylvian fissure - definition

aka lateral sulcus, the Sylvian fissure is a large sulcus that separates the temporal lobe from the frontal and parietal lobes.

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2-Minute Neuroscience: Lobes and Landmarks of the Brain Surface (Lateral View)

Lateral sulcus (Sylvian fissure) outlined in red.