What is Superior temporal sulcus?
It is the sulcus or fissure that separates the superior temporal gyrus in the temporal brain lobe from the middle temporal gyrus. The Superior temporal sulcus is abbreviated as STS.
In Latin, it is known as Sulcus temporalis superior.
Superior temporal sulcus Location
It is the first groove that lies in an inferior position to the lateral fissure.
Superior temporal sulcus Functions
This fissure is said to be involved in certain vital functions, like:
- Processing of speech
- Integrating auditor and visual information
- Integrating emotional information
- Perceiving the motion of other individuals and objects
- Processing faces
- Perceiving physical attractiveness
Except in autistic people, this groove also becomes active when human voices become audible.
Superior temporal sulcus Pictures
These useful images would provide you with an idea about the visual appearance of this grove.
Picture 1 – Superior temporal sulcus
Picture 2 – Superior temporal sulcus Image
References:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Superior_temporal_sulcus
http://www.psych-it.com.au/Psychlopedia/article.asp?id=416
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