brain ventricle

brain ventricles

One of the system of communicating cavities in the brain that are continuous with the central canal of the spinal cord, that like it are derived from the medullary canal of the embryo, that are lined with an epithelial ependyma, and that contain a serous fluid.

Type Organ
Body System Nervous
Parent Structure brain ventricle/choroid plexus
Latin Name brain ventricles
FMA ID 78447

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the brain ventricle?
One of the system of communicating cavities in the brain that are continuous with the central canal of the spinal cord, that like it are derived from the medullary canal of the embryo, that are lined with an epithelial ependyma, and that contain a serous fluid.
What body system is the brain ventricle part of?
The brain ventricle is part of the Nervous.
What is the Latin name for the brain ventricle?
The Latin name for the brain ventricle is brain ventricles.

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