NEET PG DENTAL EXAM

BRAIN

CRANIAL NERVES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Separates the cerebrum from the cerebellum
A
Falx cerebri
B
Fall cerebelli
C
Tentorium cerebelli
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The tentorium cerebelli, the second-largest dural reflection, is a crescent-shaped dura fold that extends over the posterior cranial fossa, separating the occipital and temporal cerebral hemisphere from the cerebellum and infratentorial brainstem [1, 6].

Detailed explanation-2: -The falx cerebri (or falx) is a scythe-shaped band of dura matter that separates a part of the cerebral hemispheres. Its inferior boundary is defined by the inferior sagittal sinus and straight sinus. The tentorium cerebelli (or tentorium) separates the cerebrum from the cerebellum and brain stem.

Detailed explanation-3: -The tentorium cerebelli is the dural fold that separates the cerebrum from the cerebellum.

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