Cavum
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Cavum
Cavum (pronunciation: /ˈkævəm/), from the Latin word cavus meaning "hollow" or "cavity", is a term used in anatomy to refer to a hollow space or cavity within the body.
Etymology
The term cavum is derived from the Latin cavus, which translates to "hollow" or "cavity". This term is often used in medical and anatomical contexts to describe various hollow spaces or cavities within the body.
Related Terms
- Cavum septum pellucidum: A cavity in the brain located between the two cerebral hemispheres.
- Cavum vergae: Another cavity in the brain, posterior to the cavum septum pellucidum.
- Cavum veli interpositi: A less commonly found cavity, located within the velum interpositum in the brain.
- Cavum nasi: Also known as the nasal cavity, it is the large air-filled space above and behind the nose in the middle of the face.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Cavum
- Wikipedia's article - Cavum
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