central sulcus (cns)
The term central sulcus (cns) refers to a cleft in the lateral aspect of the cerebral hemisphere that separates the precentral gyrus (PRG) of the frontal lobe (FLB) from the postcentral gyrus (POG) of the parietal lobe (PLB). Identified by dissection, it is found in the human ( Carpenter-1983 ) and the macaque ( Martin-2000 ). Equivalent structures are not found in the smooth cerebral cortex of the rat or mouse ( NeuroNames ). Updated 22 Aug 2024.
Also known as: Sulcus centralis, central sulcus, Sulcus centralis cerebri, central sulcus of Rolando, central fissure, Rolandic fissure, fissure of Rolando, sulcus centralis (Rolandi)
NeuroNames ID: 48
