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precuneus

precuneus The precuneus is a region on the inner surface of the posterior parietal lobe of the brain.

The precuneus is a region on the inner surface of the posterior parietal lobe of the brain. It is associated with higher-level cognitive functions including episodic memory, visuospatial processing, self-reflection, and aspects of consciousness.

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