Lateral recess
| Lateral recess | |
|---|---|
 Diagram showing the positions of the three principal subarachnoid cisternæ. (Lateral recess not labeled, but region is visible.) | |
| Details | |
| Identifiers | |
| Latin | recessus lateralis ventriculi quarti |
| NeuroNames | 642 |
| TA98 | A14.1.05.717 |
| TA2 | 5968 |
| FMA | 78470 |
| Anatomical terms of neuroanatomy | |
The lateral recess is a narrow extension of the fourth ventricle on either side projecting laterally posterior and around the inferior cerebellar peduncle, opening into the subarachnoid space at its lateral extremity as the lateral aperture to allow for the passage of cerebrospinal fluid.[1]
In the area of the lateral recess, the vestibular area (containing the vestibular nuclei) and the cochlear nuclei may be found. In the vicinity, the medullary striae may also be seen.[citation needed]
References
[edit]- ^ Sinnatamby, Chummy S. (2011). Last's Anatomy (12th ed.). pp. 482–483. ISBN 978-0-7295-3752-0.
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