Pineal recess

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Pineal recess, epiphyseal recess

The pineal recess is a small, angular recess located at the posterior margin of the third ventricle and extending posteriorly into the stalk of the pineal gland. The pineal recess is located above the cerebral aqueduct.

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Sagittal section through the pineal gland
Sagittal anatomical section at the level of the pineal gland. Figure adapted from Rhoton’s Cranial Anatomy and Surgical Approaches.

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