superior temporal gyrus


su·pe·ri·or tem·po·ral gy·rus

[TA] a longitudinal gyrus on the lateral surface of the temporal lobe between the lateral (sylvian) fissure and the superior temporal sulcus. Synonym(s): gyrus temporalis superior [TA], first temporal convolution, superior temporal convolution

superior temporal gyrus

The superior of the three longitudinal gyri that cover the lateral surface of the temporal lobe.See also: gyrus