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Supporting systems of the brain
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- 1CSFCerebral spinal fluid
Clear fluid that cushions the brain and spinal cord from injury - 2Ventricular systemProtect and nourishes the brain with CSF.
Contains ventricles that produce CSF.
Foramina which allows movement of CSF. - 3HydrocephalusBuild up of CSF due to excessive production which causes the brain the enlarge.
- 4SyringomyeliaRare condition where the spinal cord is filled with excessive CSF.
- 5MeningesConnective tissues that protect the brain and spinal cord. Also contains blood vessels and CSF (cerebral spinal fluid)
- 6Types of meningesDura mater
arachnoid
pia matter - 7Dura materOuter most layer of meninges
lines skull and protects the brain. - 8ArachnoidMiddle layer of meninges.
Impermeable.
Loosely surrounds brain. - 9Pia materInner most layer of meninges.
Layer that touches the brain.
Forms choroid plexus of ventricular system. - 10Types of dural spacesEpidural space
Subdural space
Subarachnoid space - 11Epidural spaceSpace between the skull ad dura matter
- 12Subdural spaceSpace between dura and arachnoid
- 13Subarachnoid spaceSpace between the arachnoid and pia which contains CSF
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