Cisterna pontis Definition and Examples - Biology Online Dictionary (original) (raw)

Definition
noun
A large, fluid-filled cistern found on the ventral aspect of the pons.
Supplement
It occurs as a large space filled with cerebrospinal fluid. It is found in front of the pons with the cisterna interpeduncularis.
Word origin: cisterna + Latin pōns, _pont_-, bridge.
Also called: pontine cistern.

See also: interpeduncular cistern, cerebromedullary cistern.

Last updated on July 21st, 2021