plural clivi
-ˌvī 
: the smooth sloping surface on the upper posterior part of the body of the sphenoid bone supporting the pons and the basilar artery
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“Clivus.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/clivus. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.
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