Medullary stria of fourth ventricle


medullary stria of fourth ventricle n.
Any of the slender fascicles of fibers extending transversely below the ependymal floor of the ventricle from the median sulcus to enter the inferior cerebellar peduncle. Also called acoustic stria.

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