fissure of sylvius
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The brain diagram shows the fissure of Sylvius separating the frontal and temporal lobes.
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.
The brain diagram shows the fissure of Sylvius separating the frontal and temporal lobes.
Noun
- the deepest and most prominent of the cortical fissures; separates the frontal lobes and temporal lobes in both hemispheres