Temporal lobe

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Temporallappen, Temporal lobe

The occipital lobe transitions into the temporal lobe in the basal region without a sharp demarcation. The temporal lobe again allows a clearer subdivision into several gyri anteriorly. The superior temporal gyrus lies parallel to and directly borders the lateral sulcus.

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Temporal lobe
Schematic illustration of the various lobes of the brain and depiction of the temporal lobe (green). Figure adapted from Gray's Anatomy Figure 728.

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