insular cistern

The term insular cistern refers to the cerebrospinal fluid filled expansion of the subarachnoid space located between the insula and the overlying opercular region of primates. It is found in the human ( Schiebler-1999 ) and the macaque ( NeuroNames ). It is not present in rodents.

Also known as: Cisterna fossae lateralis cerebri, fossa cerebri lateralis (Sylvii), insular cistern

NeuroNames ID: 2372

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insular cistern
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Homo sapiens (human)
Cisterna fossae lateralis cerebri
Schiebler-1999
Topology
Yes
Homo sapiens (human)
fossa cerebri lateralis (Sylvii)
Savel'ev-2005
Topology
No
Rattus (rat)
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NeuroNames
Topology
Yes
Macaca arctoides (Macaca arctoides)
insular cistern
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Topology
No
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