THRC.8 Flashcards

1
Q

CSF is formed by…

A

Blood plasma of choroid plexus of the brain

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2
Q

Location of chorid plexus

A
  • 1 x each lateral ventricle
  • 2 x each 3rd + 3th ventricle
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3
Q

Describe the flow of CSF

A
  • Withing ventricular system
  • Central canal
  • Subarachnoid space
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4
Q

Where does CSF enter the subarachnoid space?

A

From the 4th ventricle

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5
Q

Function of CSF

A
  • Cushions the CNS
  • Chemical buffer
  • Transport of nutrients/waste
  • Acts as a lymphatic system
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6
Q
A

Lateral ventricle

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7
Q
A

3rd ventricle

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8
Q
A

4th ventricle

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9
Q

What is shown

A

Meninges and ventricles of the brain

Arrows indicate flow of CSF

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10
Q
A

Lateral ventricle

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11
Q

What is a cistern?

A

Where the arachnoid and pia mater is more widely seperated

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12
Q

III

A

3rd ventricle

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13
Q

IV

A

4th ventricle

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14
Q

18

A

Mesencephalic aqueduct

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15
Q

15

A

Lateral aperture of 4th ventricle

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16
Q

17

A

Choroid plexus, 4th ventricle

17
Q

16

A

Central canal

18
Q

14

A

Cerebromedullary cistern

  • CSF may be obtained from here
  • Via needle through the atlantooccipital membrane
19
Q

24

A

Quadrigeminal cistern

20
Q

3

A

Choroid plexus, lateral ventricle

21
Q

7

A

Subarachnoid space

22
Q

19

A

Intercrural cistern

23
Q

What is shown?

A

The ventricles of the brain

Arrows indicate flow of CSF

24
Q
A

Cavity of olfactory bulb

25
Q
A

Rostral horn, lateral ventricle

26
Q
A

3rd ventricle

27
Q
A

Optic recess

28
Q
A

Infundibular recess

29
Q
A

Ventral horn, lateral recess

30
Q
A

Mesencephalic aqueduct

31
Q
A

Caudal horn, lateral ventricle

32
Q
A

4th ventricle

33
Q
A

Lateral recess

34
Q
A

Central canal

35
Q

Which vessels forms the choroid plexus of the 3rd ventricle

A

Branches of the caudal cerebral artery