Which of the Following is NOT True of the Epidural

Question

Which of the following is NOT true of the epidural space?
A)It lies between the vertebrae and the dura mater.
B)It contains connective tissue and blood vessels.
C)It contains cerebrospinal fluid.
D)It is the site for epidural injections of anesthetics.
E)All of these are true of the epidural space.

Accepted Answer

The epidural space does not contain cerebrospinal fluid. The cerebrospinal fluid is found in the subarachnoid space, which is located between the arachnoid mater and the pia mater.