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Internal surface of cranial base

Basis interna cranii

  • Latin synonym: Basis cranii interna

Definition

Muhammad A. Javaid

The internal surface of cranial base refers to the cranial cavity or the inside surface of the base of the skull. It serves as a stable platform for the brain. For more information about the cranial cavity, please click on this link: cranial cavity.

References

  • Drake, R.L., Vogl, A.W. and Mitchell, A.W.M. (2009). ‘Chapter 8: Head and Neck’ in Gray’s anatomy for Students. (2nd ed.) Philadelphia PA 19103-2899: Elsevier, pp. 822.

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