In: Anatomy and Physiology
The components of ventricular system are: Two lateral ventricles, third ventricle, cerebral aqueduct and fourth ventricle. Each Ventricle has choroid plexus which produces cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). Ventricles are connected by channels known as Foramina. Ventricular system is connected to spinal cord from fourth ventricle through central canal. The lateral ventricles are the largest among all the ventricles and they are two in number i.e right and left lateral ventricle. These lateral ventricles contain cerebrospinal fluid which circulates nutrients, removes waste and provides cushioning to the brain. The third ventricle lies in between right and left lateral ventricles. It is also filled with CSF and also involved in transportation of waste and nutrients. The fourth ventricle is found posterior to pons and medulla oblongata. It is also filled with CSF and it forms central canal with spinal cord. Cereberal aqueduct connects third ventricle to the fourth ventricle.