Sagittal view of brain illustrating the directional flow of cerebrospinal fluid through the ventricles.

Lateral view of the brain and brainstem illustrating the ventricular system of those structures.

Sagittal view of brain and end of spinal cord illustrating the directional flow of cerebrospinal fluid through the ventricles and subarachnoid spaces.

infant with a ventriculoperitoneal shunt in place. The shunt removes excess cerebrospinal fluid from the ventricles and shunts it to the peritoneum. A one-way valve is present inn the tubing behind the ear.

Anterior view of head and face of infant, skull and brain are illustrated. An intraventricular catheter has been inserted through the anterior fontanelle and threaded into the lateral ventricle.

Ventricles of brain, canine