Postcentral 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: May 5th, 2025
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The postcentral gyrus, together with the superior parietal lobule, and the inferior parietal lobule, make up the three subdivisions of the parietal lobe. They are separated by two sulci, the postcentral sulcus and the intraparietal sulcus.
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