Normal variation in the frequency and location of human auditory cortex landmarks. Heschl's gyrus: where is it?

doi:10.1093/cercor/8.5.397

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Normal variation in the frequency and location of human auditory cortex landmarks. Heschl's gyrus: where is it?

Cerebral cortex (New York, N.Y. : 1991) - 1 Jan 2000

Leonard C M, Puranik C, Kuldau J M, Lombardino L J

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Interpersonal communication via the auditory modality is fundamental to normal human development. One of the prominent anatomical specializations supporting this communication is the transverse gyrus of Heschl on the superior surface of the temporal lobe. This gyrus frequently appears duplicated,...

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Adolescent
Adult
Aged
Auditory Cortex
Child
Child, Preschool
Female
Genetic Variation
Humans
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Male
Middle Aged
Reference Values
Temporal Lobe

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