The cavum vergae is the posterior extension of the cavum septum pellucidum. The cavity was first described by the Italian anatomist, Andrea Verga, in 1851. It may exist as a separate cavity rather than communicating with the cavum septum pellucidum. Its incidence is estimated at approximately 2%.

Revised 05/21/06.
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