Epidural space
In anatomy, the epidural space is the potential space between the dura mater and vertebrae (spine).
| Epidural space | |
|---|---|
The medulla spinalis and its membranes | |
| Details | |
| Identifiers | |
| Latin | spatium epidurale, spatium extradurale, cavum epidurale |
| MeSH | D004824 |
| TA98 | A14.1.01.112 A14.1.01.110 |
| TA2 | 5381, 5383 |
| FMA | 71228 |
| Anatomical terminology | |
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.
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