Preferred Label : Brodmann (1909) area 21;
Uberon definition : Brodmann area 21, or BA21, is part of the temporal cortex in the human brain. The
region encompasses most of the lateral temporal cortex, a region believed to play
a part in auditory processing and language. Language function is left lateralized
in most individuals. BA21 is superior to BA20 and inferior to BA40 and BA41. This
area is also known as middle temporal area 21. It is a subdivision of the cytoarchitecturally
defined temporal region of cerebral cortex. In the human it corresponds approximately
to the middle temporal gyrus. It is bounded rostrally by the temporopolar area 38
(H), ventrally by the inferior temporal area 20, caudally by the occipitotemporal
area 37 (H), and dorsally by the superior temporal area 22 (Brodmann-1909). [WP,unvetted].;
Uberon synonym : area 21 of Brodmann; area 21 of Brodmann-1909; Brodmann area 21; Brodmann area 21, middle temporal; BA21; B09-21;
Uberon related term : area 21 of Brodmann (guenon); area temporalis media; brodmann's area 21;
Uberon broad term : B09-21;
Origin ID : 0013552;
UMLS CUI : C1272539;
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Brodmann area 21, or BA21, is part of the temporal cortex in the human brain. The
region encompasses most of the lateral temporal cortex, a region believed to play
a part in auditory processing and language. Language function is left lateralized
in most individuals. BA21 is superior to BA20 and inferior to BA40 and BA41. This
area is also known as middle temporal area 21. It is a subdivision of the cytoarchitecturally
defined temporal region of cerebral cortex. In the human it corresponds approximately
to the middle temporal gyrus. It is bounded rostrally by the temporopolar area 38
(H), ventrally by the inferior temporal area 20, caudally by the occipitotemporal
area 37 (H), and dorsally by the superior temporal area 22 (Brodmann-1909). [WP,unvetted].
