Operculum

The parts of the cerebral hemispheres that cover the Insula are referred to as the operculum.

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

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Circular sulcus of the insula
Visualization of the circular sulcus of the insula (highlighted in orange), as well as the parietal and temporal opercula and the insular cortex.

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