sylvian line


syl·vi·an line

the line of the posterior limb of the lateral sulcus (sylvian fissure) of the cerebral cortex.

sylvian line

A line on exterior of the cranium, marking direction of the sylvian fissure.See also: line

Sylvius,

Franciscus, Dutch physician, 1614-1672. aqueduct of Sylviusfossa of Sylviussylvian anglesylvian fissure - Synonym(s): lateral cerebral sulcussylvian linesylvian pointsylvian valve - Synonym(s): valve of inferior vena cavasylvian ventricle - Synonym(s): cavity of septum pellucidumvallecula sylvii