transverse fissure
anatomy
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The transverse fissure is a division within the cerebrum, the largest part of the brain. It separates the cerebrum from the cerebellum. The cerebrum itself is divided into two hemispheres by the longitudinal fissure, and these hemispheres are connected by the corpus callosum. The cerebral cortex, the outer layer of the cerebrum, is characterized by numerous folds and grooves, known as cerebral fissures, which increase its surface area. The transverse fissure is one of these main fissures.1
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