fissure of Sylvius

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Definition

Noun: - The deepest and most prominent of the cortical fissures; separates the frontal lobes and temporal lobes in both hemispheres: This is a specific anatomical term for a major groove or sulcus on the lateral surface of each cerebral hemisphere of the brain. It is a key landmark that divides two major lobes.

Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The neurosurgeon carefully navigated around the fissure of Sylvius during the procedure.
    • On the MRI scan, the fissure of Sylvius was clearly visible, demarcating the boundary between the frontal and temporal lobes.
Advanced Usage
  • "The Sylvian fissure": This is a common alternative name for the same anatomical structure.
    • The middle cerebral artery runs along the depth of the Sylvian fissure.
Variants and Related Words
  • Sylvian fissure (n): The most common synonym for the fissure of Sylvius.
  • Lateral sulcus (n): Another anatomical term for the same structure.
  • Fissure (n): A general term for a deep groove or cleft, especially in an organ like the brain.
Synonyms
  • Sylvian fissure
  • Lateral sulcus
Related Phrases
  • To expose the Sylvian fissure: A surgical or anatomical phrase meaning to reveal this brain structure.
    • The first step of the operation was to expose the Sylvian fissure.
Noun
  1. the deepest and most prominent of the cortical fissures; separates the frontal lobes and temporal lobes in both hemispheres

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