central sulcus

a major cleft (see sulcus) that passes roughly vertically along the lateral surface of each cerebral hemisphere from a point beginning near the top of the cerebrum. It marks the border between the frontal lobe and the parietal lobe. Also called central fissure; fissure of Rolando; Rolandic fissure; Rolandic sulcus; sulcus centralis.

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Psychology term of the day

November 16th 2024

electrotonus

n. the change in the excitability, conductivity, or electrical status of a nerve or muscle following application of an electric current.