Operculum

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The term operculum refers to those parts of the hemisphere that cover the insula.

Anatomy

Depending on the overlying cerebral lobe, a distinction is made between a frontal operculum, parietal operculum, and temporal operculum[^1].

Imaging

Circular sulcus
Illustration of the sulcus circularis insulae (orange marking) as well as the operculum parietale and temporale and the insular cortex.