The phrase "fusiform gyrus" refers to a specific part of the brain. It is a brain region located in the temporal lobe that plays a role in recognizing and processing faces and facial expressions. Full definition
For the direct contrast of verum and sham acupuncture on greater activation from verum than sham acupuncture or greater deactivation for sham acupuncture (2a, verum > sham) we included in the meta - analysis 17 experiments, 156 subjects and 171 foci, resulting in significant convergence in fusiform gyrus, cerebellum, SI and middle cingulate gyrus. (journals.plos.org)
Only stimulation of electrodes underneath the right fusiform gyrus — never its left counterpart — induced distortions in face perception. (scientificamerican.com)
Electrical stimulation of the left fusiform gyrus caused either no perceptual change or more low - level changes such as twinkling and sparkling, traveling blue and white balls, flashes of light — so - called phosphenes — but no change in the character of the perceived face. (scientificamerican.com)