Table of contents

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology5h 43m
2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components12h 36m
3. Energy & Cell Processes10h 6m
4. Tissues & Histology10h 3m
5. Integumentary System2h 20m
6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue2h 16m
7. The Skeletal System2h 35m
8. Joints2h 17m
9. Muscle Tissue2h 33m
10. Muscles1h 11m
11. Nervous Tissue and Nervous System1h 35m
12. The Central Nervous System1h 6m
- Introduction to the Central Nervous System
  18m
- The Cerebrum
  48m
13. The Peripheral Nervous System1h 26m
14. The Autonomic Nervous System1h 38m
15. The Special Senses2h 41m
16. The Endocrine System2h 48m
17. The Blood3h 22m
18. The Heart3h 42m
19. The Blood Vessels3h 35m
20. The Lymphatic System3h 16m
21. The Immune System14h 37m
22. The Respiratory System3h 20m
23. The Digestive System2h 5m
24. Metabolism and Nutrition4h 0m
25. The Urinary System2h 39m
26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance37m
27. The Reproductive System2h 5m
28. Human Development1h 21m
29. Heredity3h 32m

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology

Introduction to Organ Systems

Anatomy & Physiology

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology

Introduction to Organ Systems

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Multiple Choice

The passageway between the lateral ventricles and the third ventricle is the:

central canal

fourth ventricle

cerebral aqueduct

interventricular foramen

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Understand the anatomy of the brain's ventricular system, which consists of interconnected cavities filled with cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). These include the lateral ventricles, third ventricle, fourth ventricle, and central canal.

Recognize that the lateral ventricles are paired structures located in each cerebral hemisphere, and they connect to the third ventricle, which is a single midline structure located in the diencephalon.

Learn that the passageway connecting the lateral ventricles to the third ventricle is called the interventricular foramen (also known as the foramen of Monro). This structure allows CSF to flow from the lateral ventricles into the third ventricle.

Differentiate the interventricular foramen from other structures in the ventricular system, such as the cerebral aqueduct (which connects the third ventricle to the fourth ventricle) and the central canal (which extends from the fourth ventricle into the spinal cord).

Review the correct terminology and spatial relationships within the ventricular system to ensure understanding of how CSF flows through the brain's cavities, emphasizing the role of the interventricular foramen in connecting the lateral ventricles to the third ventricle.