CSF, Ventricles & Brain Anatomy
Body of the lateral ventricle
The body of the lateral ventricle is the central portion connecting the horns of the lateral ventricle.
In short: Body of the lateral ventricle
- It is the central part of the lateral ventricle.
- It connects the frontal, occipital, and temporal regions.
- It contains choroid plexus.
- Its size is part of imaging assessment.
What it is
The body of the lateral ventricle is the central, main portion of the ventricle, connecting its various horns. It runs along the middle of each lateral ventricle.
Understanding Body of the lateral ventricle
The body links the frontal horn (front), the atrium and occipital horn (back), and the temporal horn (side), forming the central channel of the lateral ventricle. It contains choroid plexus, which produces CSF. The size and shape of the body, along with the other regions, contribute to the overall assessment of ventricular enlargement in hydrocephalus on imaging.
Why it matters
Understanding the body of the lateral ventricle helps families see how the parts of the ventricle connect and contribute to the overall picture of ventricular size on imaging.
Common questions
What is the body of the lateral ventricle?
The central portion connecting the horns.
Does it contain choroid plexus?
Yes.
Is it assessed in hydrocephalus?
Yes — as part of evaluating ventricle size.
Bottom line
The body of the lateral ventricle is its central portion, connecting the horns and contributing to assessment of ventricle size.
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