In neuroanatomy, the precuneus is the portion of the superior parietal lobule on the medial surface of each brain hemisphere. It is located in front of the cuneus (the upper portion of the occipital …

May 21, 2024 · The precuneus is an association area on the posteromedial cortex bordering the somatosensory, posterior parietal, posterior cingulate and the visual cortex. Functionally, the …

Sep 1, 2023 · While previously believed to be largely a visual processing region, the importance of the precuneus in complex cognitive functions has been previously less familiar due to a lack of …

May 31, 2023 · Together, the structural-functional connectivity of the precuneus has provided central elements which can model various neurodegenerative diseases and psychiatric …

Nov 21, 2025 · The precuneus is a part of the parietal lobe of the brain, lying on the medial surface of the cerebral hemisphere. It plays a role in visuospatial imagery, episodic memory …

Sep 30, 2024 · The precuneus, derived from the Latin word for “cushion in front,” is a hidden gem in the vast landscape of the brain. It’s tucked away in the medial portion of the parietal lobe, …

Jul 30, 2025 · The precuneus, a region deep within the brain, is increasingly recognized for its involvement in complex mental processes. Contemporary neuroscience is illuminating its …

The term precuneus refers to one of four subdivisions of the parietal lobe identified by dissection in the human ( Carpenter-1983; Ono-1990 ) and the macaque ( Martin-2000 ).

Sep 3, 2025 · Anteriorly, the precuneus is demarcated from the cingulate sulcus by the paracentral gyrus. Posteriorly, the precuneus is demarcated from the parieto-occipital sulcus …

The precuneus is a part of the superior parietal lobe forward of the occipital lobe (cuneus). It is hidden in the medial longitudinal fissure between the two cerebral hemisphere s. It is …