Calcarine sulcus

Nerves · Latin: Sulcus calcarinus

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The calcarine sulcus (or calcarine fissure) is an anatomical landmark located at the caudal end of the medial surface of the brain of humans and other primates.

Its name comes from the Latin "calcar" meaning "spur".

It is very deep and known as a complete sulcus.

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