Brain ventricular system

Question 1

Where can the foramen of monro be found?

Answer 1

It is the two lateral ventricals emptying into the third ventrical.

Question 2

Where can the cerebral aqueduct be found?

Answer 2

It is the emptying of the third ventrical into the fourth ventrical.

Question 3

How does the 4th ventrical empty into the subarachnoid space?

Answer 3

Foramina of luschka drains laterally

Foramen of magendie drains medially.

Question 4

What is communicating hydrocephalus?

Answer 4

Decreased CSF absorption increases intracranial pressure.

Question 5

What is noncommunicating hydrocephalus

Answer 5

Caused by structural blockage of CSF circulation within the ventricular system.