Cisterna are cavities found in the subarachnoid space formed when the pia mater and arachnoid membrane separate due to the descent of the pia mater into grooves in the brains surface between...

Part of the ethmoid bone which lies either side of the crista galli. Contains many foramina through which the olfactory nerves descend. Considered to be a major site of CSF reabsorption/drainage.

The dorsal column is part of the medial lemniscus pathway, responsible for transmitting sensory fine touch, vibration and concious proprioception from all aspects of the body to the cerebral cortex.

The most superficial layer of the meninges, forms a tough 'leather-like' structure which helps to protect the central nervous system. Has two layers known as lamellae: superficial layer (doubles as...

A type of neuroglia cell which forms a specialised epithelium lining the ventricles of the CNS. A major component of the choroid plexus, responsible for the secretion of ions and fluid into the CSF....