Lateraalikammiot

Lateraalikammiot are a pair of fluid-filled cavities located within each cerebral hemisphere of the brain. These structures are part of the ventricular system, which is responsible for producing, circulating, and reabsorbing cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). Each lateral ventricle has a complex shape, often described as having a central body and three horns: an anterior horn, a posterior horn, and an inferior horn. The anterior horn extends forward into the frontal lobe, the posterior horn curves backward into the occipital lobe, and the inferior horn descends into the temporal lobe.

The lateral ventricles are lined by ependymal cells and contain a choroid plexus, a network of capillaries and glial cells that produces CSF. CSF is a clear, colorless fluid that bathes the brain and spinal cord, providing cushioning and protection, delivering nutrients, and removing waste products. The lateral ventricles communicate with the third ventricle, located in the midline of the brain, through small openings called the interventricular foramina (also known as the foramina of Monro). Damage or abnormal development of the lateral ventricles can lead to various neurological conditions, including hydrocephalus, a buildup of CSF that can increase intracranial pressure.