NERVOUS SYSTEM - Brain & Spinal Cord Protection Flashcards
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Epidural Space
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Between periosteum and dura mater; contains adipose tissue & blood vessels.
2
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Dura Mater (Pachymeninx)
A
Tough, outermost layer.
3
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Falx Cerebri
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Dural fold between cerebral hemispheres.
4
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Falx Cerebelli
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Dural fold between the cerebellar hemispheres.
5
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Tentorium Cerebelli
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Lower border of falx cerebri.
6
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Subdural Space
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Between dura folds; potential space.
7
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Arachnoid Mater
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Cobweb-like middle layer.
8
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Subarachnoid Space
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Between arachnoid and pia mater; contains CSF.
9
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Pia Mater
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Thin, mesh-like layer closely enveloping the brain and spinal cord.
