Anteroparietal

/ˌæntərəpəˈraɪɪtl̩/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or located in the region between the front and the upper side of the brain or skull.

Etymology

From 'antero-' (front) and 'parietal' from Latin 'parietalis' (relating to walls). Neuroanatomical term for brain region description.

Kelly Says

The anteroparietal cortex sits at the junction of your thinking brain and sensory brain—damage here can cause bizarre conditions where you lose the sense of owning your own arm!

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