Superior Temporal 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 superior temporal gyrus is one of three parallel gyri of the lateral temporal lobe, which are separated by two sulci. The gyri are simply the superior, the middle, and the inferior temporal gyri. The sulci between the superior and middle temporal gyri is the superior temporal sulcus.
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