Concept:
The cerebral cortex is divided into different lobes by grooves called sulci.
• Central sulcus: Separates frontal and parietal lobes
• Lateral sulcus (Sylvian fissure): Separates temporal lobe from frontal and parietal lobes
• Parieto-occipital sulcus: Separates parietal and occipital lobes
Step 1: Understand lateral sulcus.
It is a deep groove on the lateral surface of the brain.
Step 2: Identify structures separated.
It separates the temporal lobe (below) from frontal and parietal lobes (above).
Step 3: Analyze options.
• (A) Incorrect — central sulcus does this
• (B) Incorrect — parieto-occipital sulcus
• (C) Correct
• (D) Incorrect
Step 4: Conclusion.
Thus, lateral sulcus separates temporal lobe from frontal and parietal lobes.
Final Answer: Option (C)