A sulcus is a fold or deep groove, which separates the convolutions or gyri on surfaces of brain. The central sulcus named after Luigi Rolando is the part of brain, which stretches from the cerebral longitudinal fissures to the area close to lateral sulcus of the Sylvia’s fissure in a perpendicular way. Central sulcus is… Continue reading Central Sulcus
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Foramen Lacerum
The foramen lacerum is term used to describe a triangular opening present at the base of the skull, situated in the middle cranial fossa between the top section of petrous temporal, the sphenoid, and the basilar section of occipital. The foramen lacerum is bordered on the front by the sphenoid bone’s body at the junction… Continue reading Foramen Lacerum
Celiac Artery
Also known as truncus coeliacus or the celiac trunk or axis, the celiac artery is an important visceral artery occurring in the abdominal cavity. It measures 1.25 cm in length and is the abdominal aorta’s first important branch. The abdominal aorta is the biggest artery present in the abdominal cavity. The celiac artery supplies oxygenated… Continue reading Celiac Artery
Mandible – Anatomy, Bone, Fracture, Function
Also called the inferior maxillary bone, the mandible is the lowest, largest, and strongest bone in the face. It keeps the lower teeth in their place and constitutes the lower jaw. The anterior surface towards the midline features a minor ridge which is a sign of mandibular symphysis, marked by the bone formation via fusion… Continue reading Mandible – Anatomy, Bone, Fracture, Function