About The Medical Condition Clivus

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Clivus

Clivus Medical Condition Defined & Explained
Clivus Medical Condition

What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition Clivus?

The infratentorial compartment that contains the cerebellum and brain stem. It is formed by the posterior third of the superior surface of the body of the sphenoid, by the occipital, the petrous, and mastoid portions of the temporal bone, and the posterior inferior angle of the parietal bone.

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