[s2e6] Falx Cerebri • Direct

Beyond structural support, the falx cerebri is essential for the brain's circulatory system. It contains two major dural venous sinuses:

The falx cerebri is a key landmark in clinical neurology and radiology. Because it is a rigid structure, it can be involved in a life-threatening condition known as . This occurs when high intracranial pressure (caused by a tumor or hemorrhage) forces one hemisphere under the free edge of the falx, potentially compressing the anterior cerebral artery and leading to a stroke. [S2E6] Falx Cerebri

The falx cerebri is anchored to several bony landmarks of the skull. At its anterior end, it attaches to the of the ethmoid bone. Moving posteriorly, it arches upward and backward, following the internal midline of the skull vault. Its superior border is attached to the internal surface of the calvaria, while its inferior border is free and sits just above the corpus callosum. At its posterior base, it blends with the tentorium cerebelli , the horizontal fold of dura that separates the cerebrum from the cerebellum. Physiological Functions Beyond structural support, the falx cerebri is essential

Additionally, as people age, the falx cerebri commonly undergoes or ossification. While usually asymptomatic and noted as an incidental finding on CT scans, extensive calcification can sometimes be associated with metabolic disorders. This occurs when high intracranial pressure (caused by