Structures Flashcards
Scalp Components
Skin Connective Tissue Aponeurosis Loose Connective Tissue Periosteum
Meninges
Dura mater
Arachnoid
Pia mater
Spaces
Epidural Space
Subdural Space
Subarachnoid Space
Meninges and Spaces
Epidural Space Dura mater Subdural Space Arachnoid Subarachnoid Space Pia mater
Epidural Space
Potential space between periosteum of inner surface of skull and dura, middle meningeal artery is in this location
Dura Mater
Tough membranous, outermost layer, continuous with the periosteum within skull, forms the venous sinuses in the cranial cavity. Endosteal layer is continous with the cranial periosteum. Meningeal layer folds between brain
Subdural Space
Between dura and arachnoid, bridging veins and cranial venous sinuses are located here
Arachnoid
Weblike lattices interposed between dura and pia; does not follow the sulci, bridges them
Subarachnoid Space
Between arachnoid and pia; is filled with CSF; cerebral circulation is here (Circle of Willis)
This is the space entered with a lumbar puncture “spinal tap”
Pia mater
Layer adherent to the brain; spinal chord follows the sulci