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The Subarachnoid Space between the Arachnoid and Pia layers of the CNS (Central Nervous System)
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Are the spaces between the three meninges in man filled with cerebrospinal fluid?
Yes. Cerebrospinal fluid is a clear liquid produced within spaces in the brain called ventricles. It is a filtrate of blood. It is also found inside the subarachnoid space of the meninges which surrounds both the brain and the spinal chord. In addition, a space inside the spinal chord called the central canal also contains cerebrospinal fluid. It acts as a cushion for the neuraxis, also bringing nutrients to the brain and spinal cord and removing waste from the system.
What are the spaces within the brain?
The fluid filled spaces in the brain are called ventricles. The fluid is called cerebrospinal fluid
What are Drugs are delivered into a space within the meninges?
Intrathecal
What fluid is found within the brain?
Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)
Where is the cerebrospinal fluid produce?
Cerebrospinal fluid is produced by modified epithelial cells in the thin membrane that lines the ventricular system of the brain and the spinal cord. These modified epithelial cells are named the ependyma. Each of the cerebral ventricles has an associated choroid plexus (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ventricular_system) which produce and secrete cerebrospinal fluid. The cerebral ventricles are interconnected spaces within the brain that permit the fluid to circulate in a specific manner. (see http:/www.answers.com/topic/cerebrospinal-fluid?cat=health for an excellent diagram).
What is the medical term meaning inflammation of the meninges?
The inflammation of the meninges, brain and the spinal cord is meningoencephalomyelitis. Mening/o-meninges encephal/o-brain; Myel/o-spinal cord/ bone marrow; itis-inflammtion. Meningitis is inflammation of the only the meninges, which are the covering of the brain and spinal cord. Meningitis does not encompass the spinal cord and brain.
The four chambers within the brain where cerebrospinal fluid is produced are called?
Two lateral ventricles, third ventricles and the forth ventricles produce the cerebrospinal fluid.
What divides the brain?
The meninges and cerebrospinal fluid separate the brain from the skull and provide protection and cushion for the brain. The meninges are composed of three layers which surround not only the brain but the entire central nervous system. From the topmost layer closest to the skull to the bottommost layer closest to the brain, the meninges consist of the dura mater, arachnoid and pia matter. The cerebrospinal fluid fills the region between the arachnoid and pia mater and within the skull the brain, in essence, floats within this fluid.
Pertaining to within a sheath or within the membranes surrounding the spinal cord?
The meninges (from the Greek meninx, meaning "membrane") cover and protect the brain and spinal cord. The meninges have three layers: 1) the dura mater, 2) the arachnoid, and 3) the pia mater. The dura mater is the outermost layer covering the central nervous system. The arachnoid (from the Greek arachne, meaning "spider") is a web-like network of collagen and elastic fibers. The innermost layer of the meninges is the pia mater. The pia mater is firmly attached to the neural tissue of the spinal cord and brain. Cerebrospinal fluid fills the space between the pia matter and the arachnoid membrane. Most of the blood vessels that supply blood to the central nervous system are in the pia mater.The outermost layer of the brain membrane (meninges) is the dura mater, "tough mother". The middle layer of meninges is the arachnoid (spider) mater which helps stabilize the brain inside the skull. Finally the pia mater overlies the brain directly.
Shock absorbing tissue that protects the brain and the spinal cord?
The cerebral spinal fluid which bathes the brain also cushions it from shock. That is contained within three layers of meninges or protective coverings which also act to hold the brain in place to prevent it from hitting the inside of the skull during rapid acceleration or deceleration.
How many character spaces are within ERM?
256 character/spaces
Describes the inflammation of the spaces within the cranium?
Meningitis is inflammation of the three layers of tissue that surround the brain and spinal cord, collectively called the meninges; separately they are the pia mater, dura mater and subarachnoid mater.
