Calcar avis of the lateral ventricle

System Nervous
SNOMED CT 369271006

Calcar avis of the lateral ventricle

Definition

On the medial wall of the posterior cornu of the lateral ventricle is a longitudinal eminence, the calcar avis (hippocampus minor), which is an involution of the ventricular wall produced by the calcarine fissure. It is sometimes visible on ultrasonogram.

Also known as hippocampus minor — per UBERON

The Calcar avis of the lateral ventricle is a part of the Nervous.

Also identified as