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Transverse temporal gyri - definition

also known as Heschl’s gyri, the transverse temporal gyri are a collection of gyri found buried deep within the lateral sulcus in the temporal lobe. The transverse temporal gyri are typically the location of the primary auditory cortex.

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Know Your Brain: Auditory Cortex

A coronal section of the left hemisphere that shows the location of one of the transverse temporal gyri.