Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
tentorial
Adjective
/tɛnˈtɔːr.i.əl/
Definition
Relating to the tentorium, which is a structure in the brain that separates different parts.
Examples
- The tentorial notch is an important anatomical feature in neuroanatomy.
- Injuries in the tentorial region can have serious neurological implications.
Meaning
Tentorial pertains to the tentorium cerebelli, a membrane that divides the cerebellum from the inferior portion of the occipital lobes of the brain.
Synonyms
- Membranous
- Cerebellar
- Neurological