Preferred Label : calcar avis of the lateral ventricle;
Uberon definition : 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.;
Uberon synonym : hippocampus minor;
Uberon related term : calcar avis; Haller unguis; ergot; minor hippocampus; unguis avis; calcar; Morand spur; CalA; calcarine spur;
Origin ID : 0035970;
Uberon cross reference
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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.
