Culmen

Culmen

Culmen (pronounced: /ˈkʌlmɛn/) is a term used in anatomy and neurology to refer to the top or highest point of a structure. In neurology, it specifically refers to the uppermost part of the cerebellum, also known as the superior surface.

Etymology

The term 'Culmen' is derived from the Latin word 'culmen' which means 'summit' or 'top'. This is in reference to its position at the top of the cerebellum.

Related Terms

• Cerebellum: The part of the brain at the back of the skull in vertebrates, which coordinates and regulates muscular activity.
• Neurology: The branch of medicine or biology that deals with the nerves and the nervous system, especially of the diseases affecting them.
• Anatomy: The branch of science concerned with the bodily structure of humans, animals, and other living organisms, especially as revealed by dissection and the separation of parts.

See Also

• Cerebellar vermis
• Cerebellar hemisphere
• Cerebellar cortex

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Culmen
• Wikipedia's article - Culmen

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