| 1. | The supraclinoid branches of the internal carotid artery flank the chiasm.
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| 2. | The major example in the human brain is the Optic chiasm.
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| 3. | Several important structures are located adjacent to the optic chiasm.
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| 4. | The cavernous sinuses are lateral and inferior to the chiasm.
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| 5. | Behind the chiasm lies the floor of the third ventricle.
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| 6. | Anterior chiasmal syndrome affects the junction of the optic nerve and chiasm.
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| 7. | Gliomas of the optic chiasm are usually derived from astrocytes.
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| 8. | Pituitary tumors often encroach upon the middle chiasm from below.
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| 9. | Craniopharyngiomas generally approach the optic chiasm from behind and above.
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| 10. | Medial sphenoid ridge types can push on the chiasm from the side.
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