Rolandic Anatomy
Finger of Perionyx
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The finger of Perionyx is a dural reflection extending from the tentorium cerebelli to attach to the petrous portion of the temporal bone, forming a conical recess for the superior petrosal sinus. It provides a rigid attachment point for the transverse sinus and contributes to the structural integrity of the petroclival region.
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