The largest of the four dural septa, this large, sickle-shaped vertical fold of dura mater separates the left and right cerebral hemispheres.

A. Diaphragma sellae
B. Falx cerebelli
C. Superior sagittal sinus
D. Falx cerebri
E. Tentorium cerebelli


Answer: D

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What will be an ideal response?

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