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The arachnoid mater is the middle layer of the meninges (three layers of membranes that protect the central nervous system), between the dura mater and the pia mater. Although the subarachnoid space has fluid and blood vessels, the arachnoid mater itself does not contain any CSF or blood vessels.
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Arachnoid mater
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The extradural space is found between the cranium and the dura mater - in healthy individuals, nothing is found in this area. However, sometimes a haemorrhage can occur here when the head undergoes traumatic injury.
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Extradural space
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The subarachnoid space is the space just underneath the arachnoid mater, between the arachnoid mater and the pia mater. This is filled with cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and blood vessels.
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Subarachnoid space
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The dura mater is the outermost layer of the meninges - it also does not contain CSF.
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Dura mater
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The pia mater is the innermost layer of the meninges - it does not contain CSF.
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Pia mater
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Neuroanatomy
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Of the following options, where would you expect to find cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)?
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