sylvian point

syl·vi·an point

the nearest point on the skull to the lateral (sylvian) fissure, about 30 mm behind the zygomatic process of the frontal bone.

Sylvius,

Franciscus, Dutch physician, 1614-1672. aqueduct of Sylviusfossa of Sylviussylvian anglesylvian fissure - Synonym(s): lateral cerebral sulcussylvian linesylvian pointsylvian valve - Synonym(s): valve of inferior vena cavasylvian ventricle - Synonym(s): cavity of septum pellucidumvallecula sylvii