Cistern of transverse fissure
Cisterna fissurae transversae
- Latin synonym: Cisterna veli interpositi
- Synonym: Cistern of velum interpositum
Definition
The cistern of the transverse fissure (cistern of velum interpositum) is located inferior to the fornix and superior to the thalami. It is an unpaired cistern that contents the internal cerebral veins and posterior choroidal arteries.
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