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mondofacto - Online Medical Dictionary
Category: Health and Medicine > Medical Dictionary
Date & country: 26/01/2008, UK
Words: 116197
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sulcus arteriae vertebralisSynonym for groove for vertebral artery ... <anatomy, artery> The sulcus on the superior aspect of the posterior arch of the atlas that transmits the vertebral artery medially toward the foramen magnum. ... Synonym: sulcus arteriae vertebralis, sulcus for vertebral artery. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
sulcus auriculae anteriorSynonym for anterior notch of ear ... A notch between the supratragic tubercle and the crus of the helix. ... Synonym: incisura anterior auris, anterior auricular groove, auricular notch, sulcus auriculae anterior. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
sulcus auriculae posteriorSynonym for posterior auricular groove ... The sulcus between the antitragus and cauda helicis overlying the antitragicohelicine fissure. ... Synonym: sulcus auriculae posterior. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
sulcus basilaris pontisSynonym for basilar pontine sulcus ... A median groove on the ventral surface of the pons varolii in which lies the basilar artery. ... Synonym: sulcus basilaris pontis, basilar sulcus. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
sulcus bicipitalis lateralisSynonym for lateral bicipital groove ... at the cubital fossa, the groove separating the biceps brachii and brachialis muscles on the lateral side. ... Synonym: sulcus bicipitalis lateralis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
sulcus bicipitalis medialisSynonym for medial bicipital groove ... at the cubital fossa, the groove separating the biceps brachii and brachialis muscles on the medial side. ... Synonym: sulcus bicipitalis medialis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
sulcus calcaneiSynonym for interosseous groove of calcaneus ... The groove on the upper part of the calcaneus, which with a corresponding groove on the talus forms the sinus tarsi. ... Synonym: sulcus calcanei, calcaneal sulcus, interosseous groove. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
sulcus calcarinusSynonym for calcarine sulcus ... A deep fissure on the medial aspect of the cerebral cortex, extending on an arched line from the isthmus of the fornicate gyrus back to the occipital pole, marking the border between the lingual gyrus below and the cuneus above it. The cortex in the depth of the sulcus corresponds to the horizontal meridian of the co …
sulcus callosomarginalisSynonym for cingulate sulcus ... A fissure on the mesial surface of the cerebral hemisphere, bounding the upper surface of the cingulate gyrus (callosal convolution); the anterior portion is called the pars subfrontalis; the posterior portion which curves up to the superomedial margin of the hemisphere and borders the paracentral lobule posteriorly, …
sulcus caroticusSynonym for carotid groove ... The groove on the body of the sphenoid bone in which the internal carotid artery lies in its course through the cavernous sinus. ... Synonym: sulcus caroticus, carotid sulcus, cavernous groove. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
sulcus carpiSynonym for carpal groove ... The concavity on the anterior surface of the arch formed by the carpal bones. ... Synonym: sulcus carpi, carpal canal. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
sulcus centralisSynonym for central sulcus ... A double-S-shaped fissure extending obliquely upward and backward on the lateral surface of each cerebral hemisphere at the boundary between frontal and parietal lobes. ... Synonym: sulcus centralis, fissure of Rolando. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
sulcus cinguliSynonym for cingulate sulcus ... A fissure on the mesial surface of the cerebral hemisphere, bounding the upper surface of the cingulate gyrus (callosal convolution); the anterior portion is called the pars subfrontalis; the posterior portion which curves up to the superomedial margin of the hemisphere and borders the paracentral lobule posteriorly, …
sulcus circularis insulaeSynonym for circular sulcus of insula ... A semicircular fissure demarcating the insula from the opercula above, below, and behind. ... Synonym: sulcus circularis insulae, circular sulcus of Reil, limiting sulcus of Reil. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
sulcus collateralisSynonym for collateral sulcus ... A long, deep sagittal fissure on the undersurface of the temporal lobe, marking the border between the fusiform gyrus laterally and the hippocampal and lingual gyri medially; the great depth of the collateral sulcus results in a bulging of the floor of the occipital and temporal horn of the lateral ventricle, the co …
sulcus coronariusSynonym for coronary groove ... A groove on the outer surface of the heart marking the division between the atria and the ventricles. ... Synonym: sulcus coronarius, atrioventricular groove, atrioventricular sulcus, auriculoventricular groove, coronary sulcus. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
sulcus corporis callosiSynonym for sulcus of corpus callosum ... The fissure between the corpus callosum and the cingulate gyrus. ... Synonym: sulcus corporis callosi, callosal sulcus. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
sulcus costaeSynonym for costal groove ... A groove in the lower inner border of the rib, lodging the intercostal vessels and nerve. ... Synonym: sulcus costae, subcostal groove. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
sulcus costae arteriae subclaviaeSynonym for costal groove for subclavian artery ... <anatomy, artery> A groove immediately posterior to the scalene tubercle on the upper surface of the first rib across which the subclavian artery passes. ... Synonym: sulcus costae arteriae subclaviae. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
sulcus cruris helicisSynonym for groove of crus of the helix ... A transverse fissure on the cranial surface of the auricle corresponding to the crus of the helix. ... Synonym: sulcus cruris helicis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
sulcus ethmoidalisSynonym for ethmoidal groove ... A groove on the inner surface of each nasal bone, lodging the external nasal branch of the anterior ethmoid nerve. ... Synonym: sulcus ethmoidalis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
sulcus fimbriodentatusSynonym for fimbriodentate sulcus ... A shallow groove between the fimbria and the dentate gyrus of the hippocampus. ... Synonym: sulcus fimbriodentatus. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
sulcus for greater palatine nerveSynonym for greater palatine groove ... A groove on both the body of the maxilla and the perpendicular plate of the palatine bone; when the bones are articulated the grooves form the greater palatine canal. ... Synonym: sulcus palatinus major, pterygopalatine groove, sulcus for greater palatine nerve, sulcus pterygopalatinus. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
sulcus for middle temporal arterySynonym for groove for middle temporal artery ... <anatomy, artery> A vertical groove located above the external acoustic meatus on the external surface of the squamous part of the temporal bone. ... Synonym: sulcus arteriae temporalis mediae, sulcus for middle temporal artery. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
sulcus for transverse sinusSynonym for groove for transverse sinus ... The groove on the inner surface of the occipital bone marking the course of the transverse sinus; the tentorium is attached to its margins. ... Synonym: sulcus sinus transversi, sulcus for transverse sinus. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
sulcus for vena cavaSynonym for groove for inferior venae cava ... A groove on the posterior surface of the liver between the caudate lobe and the right lobe which gives passage to the inferior vena cava. ... Synonym: sulcus venae cavae, fossa venae cavae, sulcus for vena cava. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
sulcus for vertebral arterySynonym for groove for vertebral artery ... <anatomy, artery> The sulcus on the superior aspect of the posterior arch of the atlas that transmits the vertebral artery medially toward the foramen magnum. ... Synonym: sulcus arteriae vertebralis, sulcus for vertebral artery. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
sulcus frontalis inferiorSynonym for inferior frontal sulcus ... A sagittal fissure on the lateral convex surface of each frontal lobe of the cerebrum demarcating the middle from the inferior frontal gyrus. ... Synonym: sulcus frontalis inferior. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
sulcus frontalis mediusSynonym for middle frontal sulcus ... A relatively shallow sagittal fissure of the brain dividing the middle frontal convolution into an upper and lower part; this sulcus is found only in humans and anthropoid apes; at its anterior extremity it bifurcates, the two branches spreading out laterally and constituting the frontomarginal sulcus. ... Synony …
sulcus frontalis superiorSynonym for superior frontal sulcus ... A sagittal fissure on the superior surface of each frontal lobe of the cerebrum starting from the precentral sulcus; it forms the lateral boundary of the superior frontal convolution. ... Synonym: sulcus frontalis superior. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
sulcus frontomarginalisSynonym for middle frontal sulcus ... A relatively shallow sagittal fissure of the brain dividing the middle frontal convolution into an upper and lower part; this sulcus is found only in humans and anthropoid apes; at its anterior extremity it bifurcates, the two branches spreading out laterally and constituting the frontomarginal sulcus. ... Synony …
sulcus gingivalisSynonym for gingival sulcus ... The space between the surface of the tooth and the free gingiva. ... Synonym: sulcus gingivalis, gingival crevice, gingival space, subgingival space. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
sulcus gluteusSynonym for gluteal fold ... A prominent fold that marks the upper limit of the thigh from the lower limit of the buttock; it coincides with the lower border of the gluteus maximus muscle; the furrow between the buttock and thigh. ... Synonym: sulcus gluteus, gluteal furrow. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
sulcus hamuli pterygoideiSynonym for groove of pterygoid hamulus ... A groove at the base of the hamular process which forms a pulley for the tendon of the tensor veli palatini muscle. ... Synonym: sulcus hamuli pterygoidei, sulcus of pterygoid hamulus. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
sulcus hippocampiSynonym for hippocampal sulcus ... A shallow groove between the dentate gyrus and the parahippocampal gyrus; the remains of a fissure extending deep into the hippocampus between Ammon's horn and the dentate gyrus which becomes obliterated during foetal development. ... Synonym: sulcus hippocampi, dentate fissure, fissura dentata, fissura hippocampi, …
sulcus hypothalamicusSynonym for hypothalamic sulcus ... A groove in the lateral wall of the third ventricle on either side leading from the interventricular foramen to the aditus ad aqueductum cerebri; the sulcus-demarcated boundary between dorsal thalamus and hypothalamus. ... Synonym: sulcus hypothalamicus, Monro's sulcus. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
sulcus infraorbitalisSynonym for infraorbital groove ... A gradually deepening groove on the orbital surface of the maxilla, which leads to the infraorbital canal. ... Synonym: sulcus infraorbitalis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
sulcus infrapalpebralisSynonym for infrapalpebral sulcus ... The hollow or furrow below the lower eyelid. ... Synonym: sulcus infrapalpebralis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
sulcus intermedius anteriorSynonym for anterior intermediate sulcus ... A furrow occasionally seen in the adult between the anterior median fissure and the anterior lateral sulcus of the spinal cord but usually present only in the foetus. It indicates the lateral border of the anterior corticospinal fasciculus. ... Synonym: anterior intermediate groove, sulcus intermedius ante …
sulcus intermedius posteriorSynonym for posterior intermediate sulcus ... A longitudinal furrow between the posterior median and the posterolateral sulci of the spinal cord in the cervical region, marking the gracile fasciculus from the cuneate fasciculus. ... Synonym: sulcus intermedius posterior, posterior intermediate groove. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
sulcus intertubercularisSynonym for intertubercular groove ... A furrow running down the shaft of the humerus between the two tubercles, lodging the tendon of the long head of the biceps, and giving attachment in its floor to the latissimus dorsi muscle. ... Synonym: sulcus intertubercularis, bicipital groove, intertubercular sulcus. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
sulcus interventricularis anteriorSynonym for anterior interventricular groove ... A groove on the anterosuperior surface of the heart, marking the location of the septum between the two ventricles. ... Synonym: sulcus interventricularis anterior, crena cordis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
sulcus interventricularis cordisSee: anterior interventricular groove, posterior interventricular groove. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
sulcus interventricularis posteriorSynonym for posterior interventricular groove ... A groove on the diaphragmatic surface of the heart, marking the location of the septum between the two ventricles. ... Synonym: sulcus interventricularis posterior, crena cordis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
sulcus intragracilisSynonym for intragracile sulcus ... A fissure between the gracilis minor and gracilis posterior lobuli of the cerebellum. ... Synonym: sulcus intragracilis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
sulcus intraparietalisSynonym for intraparietal sulcus ... A horizontal sulcus extending back from the postcentral sulcus over some distance, then dividing perpendicularly into two branches so as to form, with the postcentral sulcus, a figure H. It divides the parietal lobe into superior and inferior parietal lobules. ... Synonym: sulcus intraparietalis, interparietal sul …
sulcus lacrimalisSynonym for lacrimal groove ... The groove in the nasal surface of the maxilla which, together with the lacrimal bone, forms the fossa for the lacrimal sac. ... Synonym: sulcus lacrimalis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
sulcus lateralis anteriorSynonym for anterolateral sulcus ... An indistinct furrow on the ventral surface of the spinal cord and medulla oblongata, on either side marking the line of exit of the anterior nerve roots. ... Synonym: sulcus lateralis anterior, anterolateral groove. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
sulcus lateralis cerebriSynonym for lateral cerebral sulcus ... The deepest and most prominent of the cortical fissures, extending from the anterior perforated substance first laterally at the deep incisure between the frontal and temporal lobes, then back and slightly upward over the lateral aspect of the cerebral hemisphere, with the superior temporal gyrus as its lower …
sulcus lateralis posteriorSynonym for posterolateral sulcus ... A longitudinal furrow on either side of the posterior median sulcus of the spinal cord marking the line of entrance of the posterior nerve roots. ... Synonym: sulcus lateralis posterior, posterolateral groove. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
sulcus limitansSynonym for limiting sulcus ... The medial longitudinal groove on the inner surface of the neural tube separating the alar and basal plates. ... Synonym: sulcus limitans. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
sulcus limitans fossae rhomboideaeSynonym for limiting sulcus of rhomboid fossa ... A lateral groove running the whole length of the floor of the rhomboid fossa on either side of the midline, representing the remains of the sulcus demarcating the alar (dorsal) from the basal (ventral) plate of the embryonic rhombencephalon. ... Synonym: sulcus limitans fossae rhomboideae. ... (05 Mar …
sulcus lunatus cerebriSynonym for lunate cerebral sulcus ... A small, inconstant semilunar groove on the cortical convexity near the occipital pole, marking the anterior border of the striate cortex (area 17) and considered homologous with the major sulcus of the same name that is a more constant feature of the cerebral cortex in monkeys and apes. ... Synonym: sulcus luna …
sulcus malleolarisSynonym for groove for tibialis posterior tendon ... A broad groove on the posterior surface of the medial malleolus, through which the tendon of the tibialis posterior muscle runs. ... Synonym: sulcus malleolaris, malleolar sulcus. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
sulcus matricis unguisThe cutaneous furrow in which the lateral border of the nail is situated. ... Synonym: groove of nail matrix, vallecula unguis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
sulcus medialis cruris cerebriSynonym for medial sulcus of crus cerebri ... A groove in the lateral wall of the interpeduncular fossa of the midbrain from which the rootlets of the oculomotor nerve emerge. ... Synonym: sulcus medialis cruris cerebri, sulcus nervi oculomotorii, sulcus of the oculomotor nerve. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
sulcus medianus linguaeSynonym for median groove of tongue ... <anatomy> Median groove or median longitudinal raphe of tongue; raphe linguae; a slight longitudinal depression running forward on the dorsal surface of the tongue from the foramen caecum. ... Synonym: sulcus medianus linguae, median longitudinal raphe of tongue, raphe linguae. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
sulcus medianus ventriculi quartiSynonym for median sulcus of fourth ventricle ... <anatomy> The shallow midline groove in the floor of the ventricle. ... Synonym: sulcus medianus ventriculi quarti. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
sulcus mentolabialisSynonym for mentolabial sulcus ... The indistinct line separating the lower lip from the chin. ... Synonym: mentolabial furrow, sulcus mentolabialis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
sulcus musculi subclaviiSynonym for subclavian groove ... A groove on the inferior surface of the body of the clavicle to which is attached the subclavius muscle. ... Synonym: sulcus musculi subclavii, subclavian sulcus, sulcus subclavianus. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
sulcus mylohyoideusSynonym for mylohyoid groove ... A groove on the medial surface of the ramus of the mandible beginning at the lingula; it lodges the mylohyoid artery and nerve. ... Synonym: sulcus mylohyoideus, mylohyoid fossa. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
sulcus nasolabialisSynonym for nasolabial groove ... A furrow between the wing of the nose and the lip. ... Synonym: sulcus nasolabialis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
sulcus nervi oculomotoriiSynonym for medial sulcus of crus cerebri ... A groove in the lateral wall of the interpeduncular fossa of the midbrain from which the rootlets of the oculomotor nerve emerge. ... Synonym: sulcus medialis cruris cerebri, sulcus nervi oculomotorii, sulcus of the oculomotor nerve. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
sulcus nervi petrosi majorisSynonym for groove of greater petrosal nerve ... <anatomy, nerve> The groove on the anterior surface of the petrous part of the temporal bone that lodges the greater petrosal nerve. ... Synonym: sulcus nervi petrosi majoris. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
sulcus nervi petrosi minorisSynonym for groove of lesser petrosal nerve ... <anatomy, nerve> The groove on the anterior surface of the petrous part of the temporal bone that accommodates the lesser petrosal nerve in its course to the otic ganglion. ... Synonym: sulcus nervi petrosi minoris. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
sulcus nervi radialisSynonym for groove for radial nerve ... <anatomy, nerve> The shallow groove that passes around the shaft of the humerus; it lodges the radial nerve and deep brachial artery. ... Synonym: sulcus nervi radialis, musculospiral groove, spiral groove. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
sulcus nervi spinalisSynonym for groove for spinal nerve ... <anatomy, nerve> The laterally directed groove on the superior surface of the transverse processes of typical cervical vertebrae between the anterior and posterior tubercles along which the emerging spinal nerve passes. ... Synonym: sulcus nervi spinalis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
sulcus nervi ulnarisSynonym for groove for ulnar nerve ... <anatomy, nerve> A furrow on the posterior surface of the medial epicondyle of the humerus, lodging the ulnar nerve. ... Synonym: sulcus nervi ulnaris. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
sulcus nymphocaruncularisSynonym for nymphocaruncular sulcus ... A groove between the labium minor and the border of the remains of the hymen, in which is the opening of the duct of the greater vestibular gland on either side. ... Synonym: nymphohymenal sulcus, sulcus nymphocaruncularis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
sulcus obturatoriusSynonym for obturator groove ... A deep groove on the inner surface of the superior ramus of the pubis. ... Synonym: sulcus obturatorius. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
sulcus occipitalis lateralisSynonym for lateral occipital sulcus ... One of several variable sulci on the lateral aspect of the occipital lobe of each cerebral hemisphere, bounding the lateral occipital convolutions. ... Synonym: sulcus occipitalis lateralis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
sulcus occipitalis superiorSynonym for superior occipital sulcus ... One of several small and variable sulci bordering the superior occipital gyri on the upper aspect of the occipital lobe of the cerebrum. ... Synonym: sulcus occipitalis superior. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
sulcus occipitalis transversusSynonym for transverse occipital sulcus ... The posterior, vertical limb of the intraparietal sulcus. ... Synonym: sulcus occipitalis transversus. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
sulcus occipitotemporalisSynonym for collateral sulcus ... A long, deep sagittal fissure on the undersurface of the temporal lobe, marking the border between the fusiform gyrus laterally and the hippocampal and lingual gyri medially; the great depth of the collateral sulcus results in a bulging of the floor of the occipital and temporal horn of the lateral ventricle, the co …
sulcus of cingulumSynonym for cingulate sulcus ... A fissure on the mesial surface of the cerebral hemisphere, bounding the upper surface of the cingulate gyrus (callosal convolution); the anterior portion is called the pars subfrontalis; the posterior portion which curves up to the superomedial margin of the hemisphere and borders the paracentral lobule posteriorly, …
sulcus of corpus callosumThe fissure between the corpus callosum and the cingulate gyrus. ... Synonym: sulcus corporis callosi, callosal sulcus. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
sulcus of occipital arterySynonym for occipital groove ... A narrow groove medial to the mastoid notch of the temporal bone that lodges the occipital artery. ... Synonym: sulcus arteriae occipitalis, sulcus of occipital artery. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
sulcus of pterygoid hamulusSynonym for groove of pterygoid hamulus ... A groove at the base of the hamular process which forms a pulley for the tendon of the tensor veli palatini muscle. ... Synonym: sulcus hamuli pterygoidei, sulcus of pterygoid hamulus. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
sulcus of scleraSynonym for scleral sulcus ... A slight groove on the external surface of the eyeball indicating the line of union of the sclera and cornea or limbus of cornea. ... Synonym: sulcus sclerae, sulcus of sclera. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
sulcus of the oculomotor nerveSynonym for medial sulcus of crus cerebri ... A groove in the lateral wall of the interpeduncular fossa of the midbrain from which the rootlets of the oculomotor nerve emerge. ... Synonym: sulcus medialis cruris cerebri, sulcus nervi oculomotorii, sulcus of the oculomotor nerve. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
sulcus of umbilical vein<anatomy, vein> The sulcus on the foetal liver occupied by the umbilical vein. ... Synonym: sulcus venae umbilicalis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
sulcus olfactoriusSynonym for olfactory sulcus ... The sagittal sulcus on the inferior or orbital surface of each frontal lobe of the cerebrum, demarcating the straight gyrus from the orbital gyri, and covered on the orbital surface by the olfactory bulb and tract. ... Synonym: sulcus olfactorius, olfactory groove. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
sulcus olfactorius cavum nasiSynonym for olfactory sulcus of nasal cavity ... The narrow groove in the nasal cavity above the agger nasi that leads from the atrium to the olfactory area. ... Synonym: sulcus olfactorius cavum nasi. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
sulcus palatinusSynonym for palatine groove ... One of a number of grooves on the lower surface of the palatine process of the maxilla in which the palatine vessels and nerves lie. ... Synonym: sulcus palatinus. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
sulcus palatinus majorSynonym for greater palatine groove ... A groove on both the body of the maxilla and the perpendicular plate of the palatine bone; when the bones are articulated the grooves form the greater palatine canal. ... Synonym: sulcus palatinus major, pterygopalatine groove, sulcus for greater palatine nerve, sulcus pterygopalatinus. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
sulcus palatovaginalisSynonym for palatovaginal groove ... A furrow on the inferior aspect of the vaginal process of the sphenoid bone that is bridged below by the sphenoidal process of the palatine bone to form the palatovaginal canal. ... Synonym: sulcus palatovaginalis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
sulcus paraglenoidalisSynonym for preauricular groove ... A groove on the pelvic surface of the ilium just lateral to the auricular surface; it is more pronounced in the female. ... Synonym: paraglenoid groove, paraglenoid sulcus, preauricular sulcus, sulcus paraglenoidalis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
sulcus parieto-occipitalisSynonym for parieto-occipital sulcus ... A very deep, almost vertically oriented fissure on the medial surface of the cerebral cortex, marking the border between the parietal lobe and the cuneus of the occipital lobe; its lower part curves forward and fuses with the anterior extent of the calcarine fissure (sulcus calcarinus); the great depth of thi …
sulcus parolfactorius anteriorSynonym for anterior parolfactory sulcus ... A fissure marking the anterior border of the parolfactory area. ... Synonym: sulcus parolfactorius anterior. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
sulcus parolfactorius posteriorSynonym for posterior parolfactory sulcus ... A shallow groove on the medial surface of the hemisphere demarcating the subcallosal gyrus or precommissural septum from the parolfactory area. ... Synonym: sulcus parolfactorius posterior. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
sulcus popliteusSynonym for popliteal groove ... A groove on the lateral condyle of the femur between the epicondyle and the articular margin. Its anterior end gives origin to the popliteus muscle; its posterior end lodges the tendon of the muscle when the knee is fully flexed. ... Synonym: sulcus popliteus. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
sulcus postcentralisSynonym for postcentral sulcus ... The sulcus that demarcates the postcentral gyrus from the superior and inferior parietal lobules. ... Synonym: sulcus postcentralis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
sulcus precentralisSynonym for precentral sulcus ... An interrupted fissure anterior to and in general parallel with the central sulcus, marking the anterior border of the precentral gyrus. ... Synonym: sulcus precentralis, sulcus verticalis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
sulcus prechiasmatisSynonym for chiasmatic groove ... The groove on the upper surface of the sphenoid bone running transversely between the optic canals bounded anteriorly by the sphenoidal limbus and posteriorly by the tuberculum sellae; forms in relationship to the optic chiasm. ... Synonym: sulcus prechiasmatis, chiasmatic sulcus, optic groove, prechiasmatic sulcus.< …
sulcus pterygopalatinusSynonym for greater palatine groove ... A groove on both the body of the maxilla and the perpendicular plate of the palatine bone; when the bones are articulated the grooves form the greater palatine canal. ... Synonym: sulcus palatinus major, pterygopalatine groove, sulcus for greater palatine nerve, sulcus pterygopalatinus. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
sulcus pulmonalisSynonym for paravertebral gutter ... The deep recess on either side of the vertebral column formed by the posterior sweep of the curvature of the ribs. ... Synonym: sulcus pulmonalis, pulmonary sulcus. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
sulcus rhinalisSynonym for rhinal sulcus ... The shallow rostral continuation of the collateral sulcus that delimits the rostral part of the parahippocampal gyrus from the fusiform or lateral occipitotemporal gyrus. One of the oldest sulci of the pallium, it marks the border between the neocortex and the allocortical (olfactory). ... Synonym: sulcus rhinalis, rhina …
sulcus scleraeSynonym for scleral sulcus ... A slight groove on the external surface of the eyeball indicating the line of union of the sclera and cornea or limbus of cornea. ... Synonym: sulcus sclerae, sulcus of sclera. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
sulcus sinus petrosi inferiorisSynonym for groove for inferior petrosal sinus ... A groove lodging the inferior petrosal sinus, formed by union of similarly named grooves in the petrous part of the temporal bone and the basilar part of the occipital bone. ... Synonym: sulcus sinus petrosi inferioris, inferior petrosal groove, inferior petrosal sulcus. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
sulcus sinus petrosi superiorisSynonym for groove for superior petrosal sinus ... A groove on the crest of the petrous portion of the temporal bone in which rests the superior petrosal sinus. ... Synonym: sulcus sinus petrosi superioris, superior petrosal sulcus. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
