primary fissure of cerebellum
fissura preclivalis
The monticulus of the cerebellum is divided by the primary fissure (or preclival fissure) into an anterior, raised part, the culmen or summit, and a posterior sloped part, the clivus; the quadrangular lobule is similarly divided.
| Type | Organ |
| Body System | Nervous |
| Parent Structure | cerebellum fissure |
| Latin Name | fissura preclivalis |
| FMA ID | 83729 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the primary fissure of cerebellum?
The monticulus of the cerebellum is divided by the primary fissure (or preclival fissure) into an anterior, raised part, the culmen or summit, and a posterior sloped part, the clivus; the quadrangular lobule is similarly divided.
What body system is the primary fissure of cerebellum part of?
The primary fissure of cerebellum is part of the Nervous.
What is the Latin name for the primary fissure of cerebellum?
The Latin name for the primary fissure of cerebellum is fissura preclivalis.
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