cerebellomedullary
Cerebellomedullary is an anatomical term used to describe the region, relations, or structures at the junction of the cerebellum and the medulla oblongata, the lower portion of the brainstem. It is a compound descriptor that signifies a shared anatomy or boundary in the posterior cranial fossa and is common in neuroanatomical and neurosurgical descriptions.
A principal example of a cerebellomedullary structure is the cerebellomedullary cistern, also known as the cisterna
Clinical relevance arises in imaging and surgery. Magnetic resonance imaging and computed tomography studies can delineate
In summary, cerebellomedullary denotes the anatomical relationship between the cerebellum and medulla, most prominently referenced in