Superior opening of aqueduct of midbrain
Apertura superior aquaeductus mesencephali
- Latin synonym: Apertura superior aqueductus mesencephali; Apertura superior aquaeductus cerebri
- Synonym: Superior opening of cerebral aqueduct
- Related terms: Opening of aqueduct of midbrain; Opening of aqueduct of midbrain; Opening of cerebral aqueduct
Definition
Th opening of aqueduct of midbrain is a funnel-shaped opening of the cerebral aqueduct into the third ventricle below the posterior commissure of the diencephalon.
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