splenium

(splē′nē-ŭm )

[Gr. splenion, bandage]

1. A compress or bandage.
2. A structure resembling a bandaged part.

splenium corporis callosi

splenium corporis callosi

splenium corporis callosi

The thickened posterior end of the corpus callosum.

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