Uncus
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Theuncus is the innermost part of the anterior parahippocampal gyrus, part of mesial temporal lobe.
Gross anatomy
The uncus liesis the most anterior portion of the medial to the parahippocampal gyrus. It belongs to the the limbic system. Housing the primary olfactory cortex, it is part of the olfactory system, receiving fibres from the olfactory tract via the lateral olfactory stria. It is divided into
- anterior parts
- posterior parts: belongs to the hippocampus
The anterior part is identified by two protrusions; ambient, and semilunar gyri.
The semilunar gyrus is best identified by the semilunar sulcus .The inferior surface of the uncus is crossed by a transverse marking; the band of Giacomini, which represents the rostral end of the dentate gyrus.
Posterior to the band of Giacomini, the uncal apex is formed of CA3 and CA4, and covered by the alveus, the fimbria is attached to its extremity4 .
Blood supply
Primary it is served by uncal arteries arteries, small branches arising from the M1 segment of the middle cerebral artery. However, it can also be partially supplied by small branches branches from the posterior cerebral artery.
Related pathology
The uncus is a common origin oftemporal lobe seizures. Seizures starting in the uncus may be preceded by olfactory olfactory or gustatory hallucinations (uncinate fits 3), hence the antiquated term rhinencephalon for its developmental origin origin.
The uncus is also featured in the term uncal herniation herniation (downward transtentorial herniation of the uncus).
History and etymology
Uncus is Latin for "hook", referencing its shape.
-<p>The <strong>uncus</strong> is the innermost part of the <a href="/articles/temporal-lobe">temporal lobe</a>. </p><h4>Gross anatomy</h4><p>The uncus lies medial to the <a href="/articles/parahippocampal-gyrus">parahippocampal gyrus</a>. It belongs to the limbic system. Housing the primary olfactory cortex, it is part of the olfactory system, receiving fibres from the olfactory tract via the lateral olfactory stria. It is divided into</p><ul>- +<p>The <strong>uncus</strong> is the innermost part of the anterior <a href="/articles/parahippocampal-gyrus">parahippocampal gyrus</a>, part of mesial <a href="/articles/temporal-lobe">temporal lobe</a>. </p><h4>Gross anatomy</h4><p>The uncus is the most anterior portion of the medial <a href="/articles/parahippocampal-gyrus">parahippocampal gyrus</a>. It belongs to the limbic system. Housing the primary olfactory cortex, it is part of the olfactory system, receiving fibres from the olfactory tract via the lateral olfactory stria. It is divided into</p><ul>
-</ul><p>The anterior part is identified by two protrusions; ambient, and semilunar gyri. The semilunar gyrus is best identified by the semilunar sulcus .The inferior surface of the uncus is crossed by a transverse marking; the band of Giacomini, which represents the rostral end of the dentate gyrus.</p><p>Posterior to the band of Giacomini, the uncal apex is formed of CA3 and CA4, and covered by the alveus, the fimbria is attached to its extremity <sup>4</sup> .</p><h4>Blood supply</h4><p>Primary it is served by uncal arteries, small branches arising from the M1 segment of the <a title="Middle cerebral artery" href="/articles/middle-cerebral-artery">middle cerebral artery</a>. However, it can also be partially supplied by small branches from the <a title="Posterior cerebral artery" href="/articles/posterior-cerebral-artery">posterior cerebral artery</a>. </p><h4>Related pathology</h4><p>The uncus is a common origin of <a href="/articles/temporal-lobe-epilepsy">temporal lobe seizures</a>. Seizures starting in the uncus may be preceded by olfactory or gustatory hallucinations (uncinate fits <sup>3</sup>), hence the antiquated term rhinencephalon for its developmental origin.</p><p>The uncus is also featured in the term <a href="/articles/uncal-herniation-1">uncal herniation</a> (downward transtentorial herniation of the uncus).</p><h4>History and etymology</h4><p>Uncus is Latin for "hook", referencing its shape. </p>- +</ul><p>The anterior part is identified by two protrusions; ambient, and semilunar gyri.</p><p>The semilunar gyrus is best identified by the semilunar sulcus .The inferior surface of the uncus is crossed by a transverse marking; the band of Giacomini, which represents the rostral end of the dentate gyrus.</p><p>Posterior to the band of Giacomini, the uncal apex is formed of CA3 and CA4, and covered by the alveus, the fimbria is attached to its extremity <sup>4</sup> .</p><h4>Blood supply</h4><p>Primary it is served by uncal arteries, small branches arising from the M1 segment of the <a href="/articles/middle-cerebral-artery">middle cerebral artery</a>. However, it can also be partially supplied by small branches from the <a href="/articles/posterior-cerebral-artery">posterior cerebral artery</a>. </p><h4>Related pathology</h4><p>The uncus is a common origin of <a href="/articles/temporal-lobe-epilepsy">temporal lobe seizures</a>. Seizures starting in the uncus may be preceded by olfactory or gustatory hallucinations (uncinate fits <sup>3</sup>), hence the antiquated term rhinencephalon for its developmental origin.</p><p>The uncus is also featured in the term <a href="/articles/uncal-herniation-1">uncal herniation</a> (downward transtentorial herniation of the uncus).</p><h4>History and etymology</h4><p>Uncus is Latin for "hook", referencing its shape. </p>
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