ANATOMY+PHYSIOLOGY
ANATOMY+PHYSIOLOGY
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Corona Radiata
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Chapter 13.2, Problem 7WDYL
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The role of the fourth ventricle and the way through which it connects with the subarachnoid space.

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There are certain cavities and expansions which are present in the brain and are derived from the neural canal. These cavities and expansions are known as the ventricles. The ependymal cells line the ventricles. The ventricles are connected to each other and also with the central canal.

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