Quadrigeminal cistern; Cistern of great cerebral vein
Cisterna quadrigeminalis; Cisterna venae magnae cerebri
Definition
The quadrigeminal cistern is a subarachnoid cistern located dorsal to the midbrain, in the region of the rostral and caudal colliculi. It contains cerebrospinal fluid and surrounds vessels and structures associated with the tectal region.
References
Evans HE, de Lahunta A. Miller’s anatomy of the dog, 4th edition, Elsevier Saunders, St Louis, 2012.
