Paraterminal Gyrus
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Tim Taylor
Anatomy & Physiology Senior Writer
Tim Taylor is a senior writer at Innerbody Research focusing on human anatomy and physiology. Tim earned both his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and his Master's degree in Teaching from the University of Pittsburgh.
Last updated: Jun 27th, 2025
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The paraterminal gyrus lies behind the subcallosal area and between the lamina terminalis and posterior parolfactory sulcus, to form the continuation of the indusium griseum, a thick lamina of gray matter that overlies the top surface of the corpus callosum.
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