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Carley MCQ 06

Topic: Anatomy

Created on Saturday, November 26 2022 by carley

Last modified on Saturday, November 26 2022.

What sulcus separates the parietal and temporal lobes?

 
        A) Calcarine Sulcus
 
        B) Interhemispheric Fissure
 
        C) Central Sulcus
 
        D) Sylvian Fissure
 

 


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A) Calcarine Sulcus

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This sulcus is located in the occipital lobe and does not separate the parietal and temporal lobes  (See References)

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B) Interhemispheric Fissure

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This fissure separates the left and right hemispheres of the brain  (See References)

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C) Central Sulcus

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This sulcus separates the frontal and parietal lobe  (See References)

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D) Sylvian Fissure

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This deep sulcus runs along the lateral aspect of the brain, separating the parietal and temporal lobes  (See References)

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References:

1. Nolte, J. (2008). The Human Brain: An Introduction to Its Functional Anatomy, 6th ed. Mosby, St. Louis. (ISBN:0323041310)Advertising:
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Carley MCQ 06
Question ID: 112622006
Question written by carley. (C) FrontalCortex.com 2006-2009, all rights reserved. Created: 11/26/2022
Modified: 11/26/2022
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