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Bassett Collection of Stereoscopic Images of Human Anatomy

Exploration of a brain cut in frontal section at the splenium of the corpus callosum

Close-up view of meninges and arteries within transverse fissure

Image #22-2

KEYWORDS: Brain, Cerebellum, Meninges, Telencephalon, Vasculature.

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Exploration of a brain cut in frontal section at the splenium of the corpus callosum
Close-up view of meninges and arteries within transverse fissure
  1. Fornix (crus) (cut across)
  2. Choroidal artery to plexus in roof of third ventricle
  3. Superior colliculus
  4. Brachium of superior colliculus
  5. Medial geniculate body
  6. Brachium of inferior colliculus
  7. Inferior colliculus
  8. Choroid plexus lateral ventricle
  9. Choroidal branch of posterior cerebral artery
  10. Choroidal artery (anterior)
  11. Pulvinar
  12. Branch of posterior cerebral artery which supplies hippocampus and hippocampal gyrus. These structures have been removed, but the vessels and pia mater have been left in place
  13. Posterior cerebral artery
  14. Hippocampal gyrus (cut across)
  15. Superior cerebellar artery and trochlear nerve (IV)