Limen insulae
Last revised by Tim Luijkx
on 23 Jul 2019
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Citation:
Priamo F, Luijkx T, Bell D, et al. Limen insulae. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 20 Mar 2025) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-54212
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54212
Article created:
28 Jun 2017,
Francesco Priamo
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Last revised:
23 Jul 2019,
Tim Luijkx
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At the time the article was last revised Tim Luijkx had no recorded disclosures.
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Synonyms:
- Limen
- Limen of the insula
The limen insulae (plural: limina insulae) is the anteroinferior aspect of the insular cortical surface. It forms the lateral limit of the anterior perforated substance and represents the level at which the middle cerebral artery typically bifurcates/trifurcates.
References
- 1. Guenot M, Isnard J, Sindou M. Surgical anatomy of the insula. Advances and technical standards in neurosurgery. 29: 265-88. Pubmed
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