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15.03.2017
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- Glossary
Heschl's gyrus
Heschl's gyrus is an area in the temporal lobe that was first described by Richard Heschl in 1855. It is the seat of the primary auditory cortex, i.e., the hearing center in the cerebral cortex.
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The Temporal Lobe
The lateral lobe of the cortex is responsible for tasks such as hearing, speaking, memory – and several others.
28.11.2025
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Primary auditory cortex
The first processing station in the cerebral cortex for auditory information. The primary auditory cortex is located in the Heschl's gyrus and receives inputs from the medial geniculate nucleus of the thalamus. It is organized tonotopically – its neurons are arranged continuously according to frequency.
