单词	tentorium
释义	tentorium /tɛnˈtɔːrɪəm / noun (plural tentoria /tɛnˈtɔːrɪə/) 1 Anatomy A fold of the dura mater forming a partition between the cerebrum and cerebellum.The straight sinus, located at the site of attachment of the falx cerebri to the tentorium cerebelli, has been opened.... The tentorium cerebelli is continuous with the posterior and anterior petroclinoid ligaments. The free front margin of the tentorium fits closely round the back of the brain stem; the brain stem can be damaged, for example if a tumour growing above or below the ‘tent’ encroaches on this narrow space. 2 Entomology An internal skeletal framework in the head of an insect.More posterior head skeletal structures and the tentorium do not develop in these embryos.... Indeed, this family has various plesiomorphic features, such as a complete tentorium and a mouthcone that is nearly bilaterally symmetrical, and as such it is clearly a basal group of thrips. Origin Early 19th century: from Latin, literally 'tent'.
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