tentorium

/ˈtɛntɔːriəm/

Definitions

1. noun

A fold of the dura mater that forms a partition between the cranial and spinal cavities.

“The surgeon carefully dissected the dura mater to reveal the underlying tentorium.”

Synonyms

  • cranial partition
  • dural fold

Antonyms

  • cranial cavity
  • spinal cavity