superficial features

The term superficial features represents two categories of superficial feature of the brain. 1) "Surface features" are topological landmarks on the surface of the brain that do not occupy volume; for example, the olivary eminence is the protruding surface of the medulla that represents the outer boundary of the inferior olivary complex. 2) "Appendages" represent the other category of superficial feature. They are volumetric structures that are not part of the brain but that are attached to its surface. The cranial nerves, for example, are appendages.

Also known as: superficial features, Facies superficiales

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Name:

superficial features

Language:

English

Organism:

human

Source:

Carpenter-1983

Citation:

Baltimore: Williams and Wilkins Co., 1983

Source Title:

Human Neuroanatomy

Name:

Facies superficiales

Language:

Latin

Organism:

human

Source:

Crosby-1962

Citation:

New York: MacMillan, 1962

Source Title:

Correlative Anatomy of the Nervous System

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Basis:

Internal Structure

Has Equivalent:

Yes

Organism:

Homo sapiens (human)

Their Name:

Facies superficiales

Source:

Crosby-1962

Basis:

Internal Structure

Has Equivalent:

Yes

Organism:

Homo sapiens (human)

Their Name:

superficial features

Source:

Carpenter-1983

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