lateral recess of fourth ventricle
fourth ventricle lateral recess
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.
| Type | Organ |
| Body System | Nervous |
| Latin Name | fourth ventricle lateral recess |
| FMA ID | 78470 |
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