prepontine cistern (pcis)

The term prepontine cistern (pcis)refers to the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) filled space between the pia mater (pia) on the rostroventral surface of the pons (PON) and the dura mater (dura) Identified by dissection and hisology, it is found in the human ( Mai-1997 ), macaque, rat and mouse ( NeuroNames ). For function, see cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). Updated 12 Jan 2025.

Also known as: pontine cistern, Cisterna pontis, prepontine cistern

NeuroNames ID: 556

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pontine cistern
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prepontine cistern
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Homo sapiens (human)
pontine cistern
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