Basilar Sulcus

The basilar groove (lat. sulcus basilaris) is a deep longitudinal groove on the inner surface of the cerebellum, which runs along the midline and connects the superior and inferior cerebellar horns. It is one of the main elements of the cerebellar system and plays an important role in the coordination of movements and the regulation of balance.

The basilar groove is about 2.5 cm long and 0.8-1.6 mm wide. It starts from the anterior edge of the corpus callosum and passes through the midline to the inferior horn of the cerebellum. Along its path, the sulcus passes through various brain structures, including the cerebellum, brainstem, pons, medulla oblongata, and hypothalamus.

The main function of the basilar sulcus is to transmit nerve impulses from the cerebellum to the rest of the brain. It plays an important role in regulating muscle tone, coordinating movements, as well as maintaining balance and orientation in space.

In addition, the basilar sulcus can be involved in various brain diseases such as tumors, injuries, infections, etc. Disturbances in the basilar sulcus can lead to various neurological symptoms such as dizziness, imbalance, loss of balance and others.

Various methods are used to treat basilar groove disorders, including medication, surgery, and physical therapy. However, despite all the advances in medicine, many diseases associated with the cerebellum and its sulci still remain incurable.

A sulcus is a narrow canal in the brain or spinal cord. Along the grooves, blood vessels (“roads”) approach the surface of the brain, along which blood “runs.” The main groove is located in the middle of the brain in the “miracle bridge” region. It divides the right and left hemispheres into two hemispheres. The meridian passes through the body of the spinal column, connecting the upper and lower roots of the spinal cord. From the grooves there is a small branch - the caudal cord. It sends sensory neurons to the brain. The pyramidal cords emerge from the brain, divide into segments and extend in front of the spinal vertebrae, forming the cerebellar groove and pons at the top.