basal cistern

cisterna interpeduncularis

The enclosed space where the arachnoid membrane stretches between the two temporal lobes and encloses the cerebral peduncles including the structures contained in the interpeduncular fossa.

Type Organ
Parent Structure subarachnoid cistern
Latin Name cisterna interpeduncularis
FMA ID 83718

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the basal cistern?
The enclosed space where the arachnoid membrane stretches between the two temporal lobes and encloses the cerebral peduncles including the structures contained in the interpeduncular fossa.
What is the Latin name for the basal cistern?
The Latin name for the basal cistern is cisterna interpeduncularis.

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.