Anatomy

Septum Pellucidum

A triangular double membrane separating the anterior horns of the LATERAL VENTRICLES of the brain. It is situated in the median plane and bounded by the CORPUS CALLOSUM and the body and columns of the FORNIX (BRAIN).

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Abstract

A triangular double membrane separating the anterior horns of the LATERAL VENTRICLES of the brain. It is situated in the median plane and bounded by the CORPUS CALLOSUM and the body and columns of the FORNIX (BRAIN).

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13 entry terms
  • Septum Lucidum
  • Septum Pelusidum
  • Supracommissural Septum
  • Lucidum, Septum
  • Lucidums, Septum
  • Pellucidum, Septum
  • Pelusidum, Septum
  • Pelusidums, Septum
  • Septum Lucidums
  • Septum Pelusidums
  • Septum, Supracommissural
  • Septums, Supracommissural
  • Supracommissural Septums

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Indexed with the subheadings abnormalities, anatomy & histology, blood supply, chemistry, cytology, diagnostic imaging, drug effects, embryology, enzymology, growth & development, immunology, injuries, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, pathology, physiology, physiopathology, radiation effects, surgery, transplantation, ultrastructure, virology.

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Previous Indexing

  • Cerebral Ventricles (1966-1972)

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Septum Pellucidum. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D012688. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D012688
  2. Septum Pellucidum. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Septum_pellucidum
  3. Septum Pellucidum. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1514754