sulcus

• Nom désignant l'une des étroites dépressions ou sillons présents dans un organe ou un tissu, en particulier ceux qui marquent les circonvolutions à la surface du cerveau.

A noun referring to any of the narrow grooves or furrows in an organ or tissue, especially those that mark the convolutions on the surface of the brain.

1. Anatomical grooveC1formalmedical

   A narrow groove or furrow in an organ or tissue, especially those that mark the convolutions on the surface of the brain.

   Sillon (anatomie)

   • The central sulcus separates the frontal and parietal lobes of the brain.
   • Surgeons carefully navigate the sulci during brain operations.
   • The depth of the sulcus can vary between individuals.

   Synonymescleftcreasefissurefurrowgroove