Internal surface of cranial base
Basis interna cranii
- Latin synonym: Basis cranii interna
Definition
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.
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Text written by Muhammad A. Javaid, MD, PhD © 2024 IMAIOS.
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