Child's nervous system : ChNS : official journal of the International Society for Pediatric Neurosurgery
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Review Historical Article
The intracranial arachnoid mater : a comprehensive review of its history, anatomy, imaging, and pathology.
The arachnoid mater is a delicate and avascular layer that lies in direct contact with the dura and is separated from the pia mater by the cerebrospinal fluid-filled subarachnoid space. The subarachnoid space is divided into cisterns named according to surrounding brain structures. ⋯ Knowledge on the arachnoid mater and cerebrospinal fluid dynamics has evolved over time and is of great significance to the neurosurgeon in clinical practice.