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'''Posterior Cranial Fossa'''

The '''Posterior Cranial Fossa''' is a depression in the human skull, located on the interior surface of the [[Skull|skull]]. It houses the [[Brainstem|brainstem]] and [[Cerebellum|cerebellum]], which are crucial parts of the brain responsible for various vital functions.

== Anatomy ==

The Posterior Cranial Fossa is the deepest part of the [[Skull|skull]]. It is bordered anteriorly by the [[Petrous part of the temporal bone|petrous part of the temporal bone]] and the [[Dorsum sellae|dorsum sellae]] of the [[Sphenoid bone|sphenoid bone]]. Posteriorly, it is bordered by the [[Occipital bone|occipital bone]], and laterally by the [[Temporal bone|temporal bone]] and [[Occipital bone|occipital bone]].

== Contents ==

The Posterior Cranial Fossa contains several important structures of the brain, including:

* The [[Cerebellum|cerebellum]], which is responsible for coordinating voluntary movements, posture, and balance.
* The [[Brainstem|brainstem]], which controls the flow of messages between the brain and the rest of the body, and also controls basic body functions such as breathing, swallowing, heart rate, blood pressure, consciousness, and whether one is awake or sleepy.

== Clinical significance ==

Due to its location and the vital structures it contains, the Posterior Cranial Fossa is often involved in various medical conditions and procedures. These include [[Chiari malformation|Chiari malformations]], [[Brain tumor|brain tumors]], and [[Traumatic brain injury|traumatic brain injuries]].

== See also ==

* [[Anterior cranial fossa]]
* [[Middle cranial fossa]]
* [[Foramen magnum]]

== References ==

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[[Category:Skull]]
[[Category:Anatomy]]
[[Category:Neuroanatomy]]

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