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calcar avis of the lateral ventricle

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On the medial wall of the posterior cornu of the lateral ventricle is a longitudinal eminence, the calcar avis (hippocampus minor), which is an involution of the ventricular wall produced by the calcarine fissure. It is sometimes visible on ultrasonogram. [ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calcar_avis ]

Synonyms: hippocampus minor

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pes hippocampi minor, minor hippocampus, calcar avis, calcarine spur, Haller unguis, Morand spur, ergot, CalA, unguis avis, calcar

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UBERON:0035970

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Calcar avis