cerebellomedullary cistern

great cistern

The largest of the subarachnoid cisterns between the cerebellum and the medulla oblongata; it is divided into a posterior cerebellomedullary cistern located between the cerebellum and the posterior surface of the medulla (also called cisterna magna), and a lateral cerebellomedullary cistern located between the cerebellum and the lateral aspect of the medulla.

Type Organ
Parent Structure subarachnoid cistern
Latin Name great cistern
FMA ID 74517

Sub-structures

lateral cerebellomedullary cistern Organ posterior cerebellomedullary cistern Organ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cerebellomedullary cistern?
The largest of the subarachnoid cisterns between the cerebellum and the medulla oblongata; it is divided into a posterior cerebellomedullary cistern located between the cerebellum and the posterior surface of the medulla (also called cisterna magna), and a lateral cerebellomedullary cistern located
What is the Latin name for the cerebellomedullary cistern?
The Latin name for the cerebellomedullary cistern is great cistern.

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