Soviet Medical Encyclopedia

Basilar

Anatomy, Neurology

Also known as: Basis, Basilaris

Historical document, translated for reference. It reflects medical knowledge of the 1920s–30s and is not medical advice.

Summary

This 1930s encyclopedia article defines the term basilar (basis, basilaris) as meaning foundational or pertaining to a base. It notes that it is a relatively recent term used interchangeably with basal, citing anatomical examples such as the basilar membrane, the basilar part of the occipital bone, and basilar meningitis.

Encyclopedia entry (1928–1936)

BASIS, BASILAR (Latin basilaris), foundation, main. Basilar is a relatively recent term used in the same sense as basal (see), sometimes replacing it, but used much less frequently; examples: basilar membrane (membrana basilaris)—the primary membrane of the organ of Corti; basilar part of the occipital bone (pars basilaris); basilar meningitis (see Meningitis)—inflammation of the meninges of the base of the brain. Basis cerebri, see Brain. Basis cranii, see Skull.

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“Basilar.” Soviet Medical Encyclopedia. English translation of Bolshaya Meditsinskaya Entsiklopediya, 1st ed. (Moscow, 1928–1936), ed. N. A. Semashko. https://sovietmedicalencyclopedia.pages.dev/article/basilar/