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Cisterna Magna  

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  • /surg: VENTRICULOCISTERNOSTOMY see VENTRICULOSTOMY is also available

Scope note

  • One of three principal openings in the SUBARACHNOID SPACE. They are also known as cerebellomedullary cistern, and collectively as cisterns.

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