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The aqueduct of midbrain (aka aqueduct of mesencephalon, cerebral aqueduct, or aqueduct of Sylvius) is a short passage extending from the third ventricle to the fourth ventricle, allowing for the drainage of cerebrospinal fluid from the third ventricle to the fourth ventricle.
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Cerebral Aqueduct
The cerebral aqueduct (now more appropriately termed the aqueduct of the midbrain) is a narrow 15mm channel that allows cerebrospinal fluid to flow between the third and fourth ventricles.
