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cerebral ventricle
Structure:
- one of 4 interconnected cavities (ventricles) in the brain continuous with the central canal of the spinal cord (from the 3rd ventricle) allowing for flow of CSF
- lined with ependyma a specialised form of epithelium
Function:
- production of CSF
- bathes & cushions the brain & spinal cord within their bony confines
Specific
3rd ventricle
4th ventricle
lateral ventricle
General
brain structure
References
- Wikipedia: Ventricular system
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ventricular_system
- The Ventricular System
Neuroscience. 2nd edition. NCBI Bookshelf
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK11083/
- Crisa E, Benbadis SR et al
Medscape (eMedicine): Ventricles of the Brain
http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1923254-overview
Components
choroid plexus
ependyma
septum pellucidum
Sylvian aqueduct
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