Third ventricle
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Third Ventricle
The Third ventricle is a cavity located within the brain that is filled with cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). It is part of the ventricular system and is situated in the midline of the brain, between the two thalami. The third ventricle communicates with the lateral ventricles through the interventricular foramen (also known as the foramen of Monro), and with the fourth ventricle through the cerebral aqueduct (also known as the aqueduct of Sylvius).
Structure[edit | edit source]
The third ventricle is a narrow, funnel-shaped cavity that is bounded by several structures. The roof is formed by the corpus callosum, while the floor is formed by the hypothalamus. The anterior wall is formed by the lamina terminalis, and the posterior wall is formed by the pineal gland and the posterior commissure. The lateral walls are formed by the thalami.
Function[edit | edit source]
The primary function of the third ventricle, like the other ventricles in the brain, is to produce and circulate CSF. This fluid serves several important functions, including providing buoyancy and protection for the brain, transporting nutrients to the brain and waste products away from it, and maintaining intracranial pressure.
Clinical significance[edit | edit source]
Abnormalities of the third ventricle can lead to a variety of medical conditions. For example, hydrocephalus can occur if the flow of CSF is blocked, causing the ventricles to enlarge. Other conditions that can affect the third ventricle include colloid cysts, tumors, and inflammation.
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