Term Name:	lateral recess of fourth ventricle
Synonyms:	fourth ventricle lateral recess, lateral recess, lateral recess of the 4th ventricle, recessus lateralis ventriculi quarti
Definition:	The lateral recess is a projection of the fourth ventricle which extends into the inferior cerebellar peduncle of the brainstem. The lateral aperture, an opening in each extremity of the lateral recess, provides a conduit for cerebrospinal fluid to flow from the brain's ventricular system into the subarachnoid space.
Ontology:	Uberon Ontology [UBERON:0007656]