Quick Facts
The supra-optic recess is located anteriorly on the lateral surface of the third ventricle, superior to the infundibular recess. It extends anteriorly towards the upper surface of the optic chiasm.
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The supra-optic recess is located anteriorly on the lateral surface of the third ventricle, superior to the infundibular recess. It extends anteriorly towards the upper surface of the optic chiasm.