Epidural space
Space between the dura mater and vertebrae / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For the anesthetic procedure and route of drug administration, see Epidural administration.
In anatomy, the epidural space is the potential space between the dura mater and vertebrae (spine).[1][2]
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Latin | spatium epidurale, spatium extradurale, cavum epidurale |
MeSH | D004824 |
TA98 | A14.1.01.112 A14.1.01.110 |
TA2 | 5381, 5383 |
FMA | 71228 |
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The anatomy term "epidural space" has its origin in the Ancient Greek language; ἐπί, "on, upon" + dura mater also known as "epidural cavity", "extradural space" or "peridural space". In humans the epidural space contains lymphatics, spinal nerve roots, loose connective tissue, adipose tissue, small arteries, dural venous sinuses and a network of internal vertebral venous plexuses.[3]