Posterior insula
Topic
The posterior insula is a subregion of the insular cortex located deep within the lateral sulcus of the brain. It serves as a primary sensory target of the spinothalamic system and is heavily involved in processing somatosensory, nociceptive (pain), vestibular, and interoceptive information. Additionally, it plays a critical role in detecting internal bodily states and coordinating behavioral adaptations to aversive stimuli.
2 episodes featuring Posterior insula
Huberman Lab Essentials
Immunologist Max Krummel maps how the brain controls immune memory
Understanding the brain-immune connection reveals how mental stress, sleep, and physical environments directly dictate our body's ability to fight off disease.
Aug 3, 2026 · 2h 28m
Huberman Lab Essentials
Neuroscience reveals how the brain controls flexibility and stretching limits
Understanding the neural mechanisms behind stretching allows individuals to design highly effective, research-supported protocols to improve mobility and prevent age-related stiffness.
Jun 18, 2026 · 36 min