tentorium (tnt)

The term tentorium refers to the thin but tough layer of dura in the transverse cerebral fissure, which separates the cerebral cortex from the cerebellar cortex. Not part of the brain ( Carpenter-1983 ), it is found in all primates and rodents ( Google AI ). Updated 18 Jul 2026.

Also known as: cerebellar tentorium, Tentorium cerebelli, tentorium

NeuroNames ID: 1240

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English
cerebellar tentorium
Carpenter-1983
English
tentorium
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Homo sapiens (human)
cerebellar tentorium
Carpenter-1983
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Homo sapiens (human)
Tentorium cerebelli
Carpenter-1983
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