Anatomy of the Ventricles, Subarachnoid Spaces, and Meninges

John A Morris; Bruce C Gilbert; William T Parker; Scott E Forseen

doi:10.1016/j.nic.2022.04.005

Anatomy of the Ventricles, Subarachnoid Spaces, and Meninges

Neuroimaging Clin N Am. 2022 Aug;32(3):577-601. doi: 10.1016/j.nic.2022.04.005.

Authors

John A Morris¹, Bruce C Gilbert², William T Parker², Scott E Forseen³

Affiliations

¹ Department of Radiology and Imaging, Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University, 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912, USA.
² Neuroradiology, Neuroradiology Section, Department of Radiology and Imaging, Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University, 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912, USA.
³ Department of Radiology and Imaging, Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University, 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912, USA. Electronic address: sforseen@augusta.edu.

PMID: 35843664
DOI: 10.1016/j.nic.2022.04.005

Abstract

The ventricular system, subarachnoid spaces, and meninges are structures that lend structure, support, and protection to the brain and spinal cord. This article provides a detailed look at the anatomy of the intracranial portions of these structures with a particular focus on neuroimaging methods.

Keywords: Anatomy; Meninges; Neuroanatomy; Radiology; Subarachnoid spaces; Ventricles.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Brain / anatomy & histology
Brain / diagnostic imaging
Humans
Meninges* / anatomy & histology
Meninges* / diagnostic imaging
Spinal Cord / diagnostic imaging
Subarachnoid Space* / diagnostic imaging