Cerebral cortex

Insula

interoceptive cortex

Hidden in the lateral sulcus, the insula tracks bodily feeling and salience.

Frontal LobeParietal LobeTemporal LobeOccipital LobeInsula
Volume salience
48
Connectivity
90
Clinical load
68
Research density
76

Key functions

  • interoception
  • salience
  • taste
  • empathy cues

Clinical note

It bridges visceral states with emotion and decision urgency.

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