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lateral recess of fourth ventricle

Term ID
UBERON:0007656
Synonyms
  • fourth ventricle lateral recess
  • lateral recess
  • lateral recess of the 4th ventricle
  • recessus lateralis ventriculi quarti
Definition
The lateral recess is a projection of the fourth ventricle which extends into the inferior cerebellar peduncle of the brainstem. The lateral aperture, an opening in each extremity of the lateral recess, provides a conduit for cerebrospinal fluid to flow from the brain's ventricular system into the subarachnoid space. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lateral_recess
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