monro's foramen

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Noun monro's foramen has 1 sense

interventricular foramen, foramen of Monro, Monro's foramen - the small opening (on both the right and left sides) that connects the third ventricle in the diencephalon with the lateral ventricle in the cerebral hemisphere
--₁ is a kind of foramen, hiatus

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Monro's Foramen

Description

Monro's Foramen is a small opening located in the middle of the cerebrum in the brain. It connects the lateral ventricles with the third ventricle, allowing the flow of cerebrospinal fluid between these structures.

Senses

Noun: A hole found in the center of the cerebrum, connecting the lateral ventricles and the third ventricle.

Sample Sentences

The cerebrospinal fluid passes through Monro's foramen to reach the different ventricles of the brain.
Monro's foramen plays a crucial role in regulating the flow of cerebrospinal fluid within the brain.
The surgeon carefully examined Monro's foramen during the brain surgery.

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