middle frontal gyrus


mid·dle fron·tal gy·rus

a convolution on the convexity of each frontal lobe of the cerebrum running in an anteroposterior direction between the superior and inferior frontal sulci. Synonym(s): gyrus frontalis medius [TA], middle frontal convolution

middle frontal gyrus

The middle of the three major longitudinal gyri of the lateral surface of the frontal lobe of each cerebral hemisphere; it is part of the prefrontal cortex.See also: gyrus