In a Lumbar Puncture (Spinal Tap), Fluid is Extracted from The

Question

In a lumbar puncture (spinal tap), fluid is extracted from the
A) central canal of the spinal cord.
B) epidural space.
C) subdural space.
D) epipial space.
E) subarachnoid space.

Accepted Answer

The subarachnoid space is where cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is located, and it is the space from which fluid is extracted during a lumbar puncture.