Principles of Anatomy and Physiology 14e with Atlas of the Skeleton Set (14th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 1-11877-456-6
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Chapter 14 - The Brain and Cranial Nerves - Checkpoint - Page 496: 16

Answer

Folds or convolutions of the cerebral cortical matter are called gyri; there are small folds, and large folds. Two of the large, important folds are the precentral gyrus, and the postcentral gyrus.

Work Step by Step

The precentral gyrus is located anterior to the central sulcus . It comprises the primary motor cortex of the cerebrum. In a position posterior to the central sulcus, lies the postcentral gyrus; it incorporates the primary somatosensory cortex of the cerebrum.
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