GENERAL HISTOLOGY

NERVOUS SYSTEM SPECIAL SENSE

CEREBELLUM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The posterior notch of the cerebellum is occupied by:
A
Falex cerebri
B
Falx cerebelli
C
Tentorium cerebelli
D
Pons and medulla
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The falx cerebelli is a small sickle-shaped fold of dura mater projecting forwards into the posterior cerebellar notch as well as projecting into the vallecula of the cerebellum between the two cerebellar hemispheres. Falx cerebelli seen in back portion of skull.

Detailed explanation-2: -Gross anatomy The falx cerebelli is attached posteriorly in the midline to the internal occipital crest of the occipital bone where it contains the occipital sinus 2.

Detailed explanation-3: -The falx cerebelli is located below the tentorium cerebelli on the middle of the occipital bone. This small dural infolding extends into the space between the cerebellar hemispheres, attaching to the occipital crest of the skull and the posterior portion of the tentorium.

Detailed explanation-4: -One of these, the falx cerebri, is a sickle-shaped partition lying between the two hemispheres of the brain. Another, the tentorium cerebelli, provides a strong, membranous roof over the cerebellum.

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