The term sulcus is typically used in Latin and it refers to a furrow, groove or trench. It is also employed in planetary geology where it is used to refer to sub-parallel grooves as well as ditches which are formed as a result of geological processes. Sulcus is also used in botany, medicine and zoology where it refers to crevices, grooves and furrows. For instance there is the superior pulmonary sulcus.
It is particularly used in terms of neuroanatomy where it is specifically used to refer to shallow furrows that are observed on the surface area of the brain which separate adjacent convolutions.
Hence the term is sometimes simply used to refer to a furrow and groove. The adjective form of the word sulcus is the term sulcal.
It is particularly used in terms of neuroanatomy where it is specifically used to refer to shallow furrows that are observed on the surface area of the brain which separate adjacent convolutions.
Hence the term is sometimes simply used to refer to a furrow and groove. The adjective form of the word sulcus is the term sulcal.