noun
transverse temporal gyri; Heschl's gyri
Anatomical term for the ridges on the superior surface of the temporal lobe, important for auditory processing. Used in medical and neuroscience contexts.
See also: 脳回
横側頭回は聴覚情報の処理に関与している。
The transverse temporal gyri are involved in processing auditory information.
脳回 is the general term for cerebral gyri (ridges of the brain), while 横側頭回 specifically refers to the transverse temporal gyri (Heschl's gyri).
Compound of 横 (transverse), 側頭 (temporal), and 回 (gyrus). A direct anatomical term formed from kanji components describing its location and structure.