0 a Latin word meaning "terminal" (= end) or "boundary" (= edge), used in medical names and descriptions
If one looks at the pelvis, the ischial spines protrude while the curve of the linea terminalis slides downwards, forward and inward.
In addition to thirst, the organum vasculosum of the lamina terminalis and the subfornical organ contribute to fluid balance by vasopressin release.
This plexus appears near the cribriform plate and travels posteriorly toward the olfactory trigone, medial olfactory gyrus, and lamina terminalis.
On the external aspect of the right atrium, corresponding to the crista terminalis is the sulcus terminalis.
These regions include the organum vasculosum of the lamina terminalis and the subfornical organ.
The central canal expands as a fusiform terminal ventricle, and approximately 8-10 mm in length in the conus medullaris (or conus terminalis).
On the internal aspect of the right atrium, corresponding to the sulcus terminalis is the crista terminalis.
This is sensed by osmoreceptors in the organum vasculosum of the lamina terminalis, which trigger thirst.
