Exploration of the brain from its superior aspect

Posterior temporal branch of middle cerebral artery in superior temporal sulcus

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Exploration of the brain from its superior aspect

Posterior temporal branch of middle cerebral artery in superior temporal sulcus

The superior temporal gyrus and supramarginal gyrus of the inferior parietal lobule have been taken away to reveal the depths of the superior temporal sulcus and the course of the posterior temporal branch of the middle cerebral artery. The cavity of the third ventricle has been opened by cutting away the two lines of choroid plexus along its roof.

1. Cut section of the superior temporal gyrus
2. Superior temporal sulcus
3. Posterior temporal branch of middle cerebral artery
4. Medullary substance of superior temporal gyrus (cut across)
5. Medial temporal gyrus
6. Caudate nucleus (tail)
7. Fornix (crus)
8. Collateral trigone
9. Tapetum (cut across)
10. External sagittal stratum
11. Corpus callosum
12. Septum pellucidum (cut across)
13. Caudate nucleus
14. Thalamus
15. Third ventricle
16. Habenula
17. Pineal body
18. Superior colliculus
19. Inferior colliculus
20. Posterior cerebral artery (cut across)
21. Cerebellum and branch superior cerebellar artery
22. Lingual gyrus