The Lateral Fissure (Anterior Vertical Ramus) Anatomy in 3D

The Anterior Vertical Ramus of the Lateral Fissure is a prominent extension of the lateral fissure, extending superiorly and anteriorly along the inferior frontal gyrus. It demarcates the inferior frontal gyrus from the frontal operculum and insula.

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