diaphragma sellae

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Introduction

A fold of dura mater extending transversely across the sella turcica forming the roof the pituitary (hypophyseal) fossa.

The center is perforated by the infundibulum/pituitary stalk.

More general terms

Component of

References

  1. Stedman's Medical Dictionary 27th ed, Williams & Wilkins, Baltimore, 1999
  2. Grant's Atlas of Anatomy, 10th edition, AMR Agur & MJ Lee (eds), Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Philadelphia, 1999