Location: This is a groove on the side of the brain.
Function: Separates the frontal lobe from the parietal lobe.
Gyri Associated with the Central Sulcus
Precentral Gyrus
Location: In front of the central sulcus.
Function: Contains the primary motor cortex.
Postcentral Gyrus
Location: Behind the central sulcus.
Function: Contains the primary somatosensory cortex.
Important Definitions
Sulcus: A groove or furrow on the brain's surface.
Gyrus: A ridge on the brain, typically surrounded by one or more sulci.
Summary
The central sulcus is important for delineating major lobes of the brain and serves as a landmark for locating key functional areas such as the motor and somatosensory cortexes.