#brain #nervoussystemhealth The insula, also known as the insular cortex, is a region of the cerebral cortex located deep within the lateral sulcus, which separates the temporal and parietal lobes. It plays a key role in [[interoception]]. The insula is also involved in emotional processing, including empathy, social emotions, and awareness of one's own emotions. Sensory integration hub. Most sensory paths go to the insula. The only one that bypasses the insula is sense of smell