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velum (veŽlәm)   Latin word meaning a covering structure; see also veil. adj., veŽlar, adj. .
 

velum interpositum  the membranous roof of the third ventricle of the brain.

medullary velum  either of the two portions (superior and inferior medullary velum) of the white matter of the hindbrain that form the roof of the fourth ventricle.

velum palatinum  the soft palate; see palate.





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