Tentorium Cerebelli
“What is the tentorium cerebelli? A detailed question and answers guide”
Tentorium cerebella
Answer:
- It is tent shaped fold of duramater forming the roof of the posterior cranial fossa
- It separates cerebellum from the occipital lobes of the cerebrum
- It divides cranial cavity into supratentorial & infratentorial compartments
Margins:
1. Anterior free margin
- U-shaped margin ends of which are attached anteriorly to the anterior clinoid processes
- It bounds the tentorial notch
2. Outer attached margin.
- It is convex
- Transverse & superior petrosal venous sinuses are present along this margin
- Trigeminal or Meckel’s cave is also present
“Understanding the tentorium cerebelli through FAQs: Composition, functions, and uses explained”
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“Importance of studying the tentorium cerebelli for medical students: Questions explained”
- Both these margin cross each other near the apex of the petrous temporal bone
- Anterior to it, there is presence of triangular area forming the posterior part of the roof of cavernous sinus
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