NCIt synonyms : Insula; Insular Region of the Brain; Insular Cortex; Island of Reil; Lobus Insularis;
NCIt definition : An invaginated portion of the cerebral cortex forming the base of the sylvian fissure.
It is part of the lateral side of the cortex and its function includes the processing
of emotions, memory, and higher autonomic control.;
Alternative definition : CDISC: A distinct cerebral lobe positioned in the depth of the Sylvian fissures and
overlaid entirely by adjacent regions of the cerebral hemispheres.;