lateral aperture of 4th ventricle (foramen of Luschka)

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Introduction

One of 2 lateral openings in the 4th ventricle into the subarachnoid space (lateral cerebellomedullary cistern) at the cerebellopontine angle.

A large midline opening in the posterior inferior part of the roof of the 4th ventricle, connecting the 4th ventricle with the posterior cerebellomedullary cistern.

More general terms

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References

  1. Stedman's Medical Dictionary 27th ed, Williams & Wilkins, Baltimore, 1999