Question

What does the operculum do in Humans?

Answer 1

Operculum in humans:

1. The operculum is a cortical structure that forms a lid over the insular cortex.
2. The operculum overlaps and covers the insular cortex from an external view.
3. The operculum consists of cortical areas adjacent to the insular lobe and its surrounding circular sulcus.

Functions of Operculum in humans:

1. Its functions include sensory, motor, autonomic, thought, and planning behavior. and cognitive processing.
2. In human brain anatomy, the operculum refers to the front, parietal and temporal operculum which together form the lid over the insular cortex.