Insula

Question 1

Insula

Answer 1

Large part of cerebral cortex burried in lateral fissure bottom

Question 2

Shape

Answer 2

Conical mass having apex and base which is surrounded by circular sulcus

Question 3

Divisions

Answer 3

Subdivided into 2 long gyri (behind) and small short gyri (in front)

Question 4

Surface

Answer 4

Crossed by middle cerebral artery

Question 5

Opercula

Answer 5

1. Parts of cortex which overlap insula
2. Lips of posterior ramus lateral sulcus

Question 6

Opercula parts

Answer 6

1. Frontal lobule
2. Parietal lobule
3. Temporal lobule