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Neuroanatomy: superior cortex (diagrams)

Case contributed by Frank Gaillard
Diagnosis not applicable

Lobes

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Diagrams demonstrating the lobar anatomy of the superior surface of each hemisphere. Each is presented as a stack with multiple versions with various combinations of color and labels. 

Gyri of the superior surface

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Diagrams demonstrating the cortical anatomy of the superior surface of each hemisphere. Each is presented as a stack with multiple versions with various combinations of color and labels. 

Frontal lobe gyri

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Diagrams demonstrating the gyral anatomy of the superior surface of the frontal lobe. Each is presented as a stack with multiple versions with various combinations of color and labels. 

Diagrams demonstrating the gyral anatomy of the superior surface of the parietal lobe. Each is presented as a stack with multiple versions with various combinations of color and labels. 

For questions and reference

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Individual images for multiple choice questions/reference.

Case Discussion

These illustrations are based on the diagrams from "Sobotta's Textbook and Atlas of Human Anatomy 1908", the copyright of which has lapsed. The source files were obtained from Wikimedia Commons, and are listed below. 

The images have been edited to remove labels, change contrast and slightly tweak some details. 

Source files: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Sobo_1909_628.png

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