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By Regina Bailey, About.com Guide to Biology since 1997

Brain Anatomy: Fourth Ventricle

Friday October 27, 2006
The fourth ventricle is a diamond shaped cavity located behind the pons and medulla oblongata.

It is part of the ventricular system of the brain.

The fourth ventricle helps to protect the brain from trauma.

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