falx (falks) pl. fal´ces [L.] a sickle-shaped structure.
falx
falx cerebel´li a fold of dura mater separating the cerebellar hemispheres.
falx ce´rebri the fold of dura mater in the longitudinal fissure, separating the cerebral hemispheres.
inguinal falx , falx inguina´lis a lateral expansion of the lateral edge of the rectus abdominis which attaches to the pubic bone.
falx (f lks, fôlks)n. pl. fal·ces (f l s z , fôl-) A sickle-shaped anatomical structure. |
falx
[falks, fôlks] pl. falces
Etymology: L, sickle
1 n, a sickle-shaped structure.
2 adj, sickle-shaped.
falx
pl. falces [L.] a sickle-shaped structure.
falx cerebelli
the fold of dura mater separating the cerebellar hemispheres.
falx cerebri
a sickle-shaped fold of dura mater in the longitudinal fissure, which separates the two cerebral hemispheres.
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