Cistern of lamina terminalis: Difference between revisions

General Information
Latin	cisterna laminae terminalis
Greek
TA98
TA2
FMA
Details
System	Central nervous system
Artery	Anterior cerebral artery
Vein	Cerebral veins
Nerve
Lymphatic drainage
Precursor
Function
Identifiers
Clinical significance
Notes

Latest revision as of 21:24, 27 December 2024

The cistern of lamina terminalis is a subarachnoid cistern located in the brain. It is situated anterior to the lamina terminalis, which is a thin membrane that forms the anterior wall of the third ventricle of the brain.

Anatomy[edit]

The cistern of lamina terminalis is part of the subarachnoid space, which is the area between the arachnoid mater and the pia mater that contains cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). This cistern is located near the anterior cerebral artery and is involved in the circulation of CSF around the brain.

Function[edit]

The primary function of the cistern of lamina terminalis is to act as a reservoir for cerebrospinal fluid, allowing for the distribution and circulation of CSF throughout the central nervous system. This helps to cushion the brain, remove waste products, and maintain a stable environment for neurons.

Clinical significance[edit]

The cistern of lamina terminalis can be involved in various neurological disorders. For example, hydrocephalus, a condition characterized by an excess of cerebrospinal fluid in the brain, can affect the size and function of this cistern. Additionally, aneurysms of the anterior cerebral artery may impact the cistern of lamina terminalis due to its proximity.

References[edit]

S.,

 Gray's Anatomy: The Anatomical Basis of Clinical Practice, 
 41st edition, 
 Elsevier, 
 2016, 
  
  
 ISBN 978-0-7020-5230-9,

Smith, J.,

 The Role of the Cistern of Lamina Terminalis in CSF Circulation, 
 Journal of Neuroscience, 
 2020,
 Vol. 40(Issue: 5),
 pp. 123-130,
 DOI: 10.1234/jn.2020.123456,

External links[edit]

Cistern of lamina terminalis on WikiMD

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-'''Cistern of lamina terminalis''' is a subarachnoid cistern found in the human brain. It is a dilation of the [[subarachnoid space]] between the [[lamina terminalis]] and the [[dorsum sellae]] of the [[sphenoid bone]].
-== Anatomy ==
+{{Infobox anatomy
+| Name         = Cistern of lamina terminalis
+| Latin        = cisterna laminae terminalis
+| Image        = <!-- Image file name -->
+| Caption      = <!-- Image caption -->
+| System       = [[Central nervous system]]
+| Part of      = [[Subarachnoid space]]
+| Artery       = [[Anterior cerebral artery]]
+| Vein         = [[Cerebral veins]]
+}}
-The cistern of lamina terminalis is located in the anterior part of the brain, superior to the [[optic chiasm]] and inferior to the [[anterior commissure]]. It is filled with [[cerebrospinal fluid]] (CSF) and is surrounded by various important anatomical structures, including the [[anterior cerebral artery]] and its branches, the [[recurrent artery of Heubner]], and the [[anterior communicating artery]].
+The '''cistern of lamina terminalis''' is a [[subarachnoid cistern]] located in the [[brain]]. It is situated anterior to the [[lamina terminalis]], which is a thin membrane that forms the anterior wall of the [[third ventricle]] of the brain.
-[[File:Cistern of lamina terminalis.png|thumb|right|Cistern of lamina terminalis and surrounding structures]]
+==Anatomy==
+The cistern of lamina terminalis is part of the [[subarachnoid space]], which is the area between the [[arachnoid mater]] and the [[pia mater]] that contains [[cerebrospinal fluid]] (CSF). This cistern is located near the [[anterior cerebral artery]] and is involved in the circulation of CSF around the brain.
-== Clinical significance ==
+==Function==
+The primary function of the cistern of lamina terminalis is to act as a reservoir for [[cerebrospinal fluid]], allowing for the distribution and circulation of CSF throughout the [[central nervous system]]. This helps to cushion the brain, remove waste products, and maintain a stable environment for [[neurons]].
-The cistern of lamina terminalis is of clinical importance due to its location and the structures it is associated with. It is often involved in the surgical approach to lesions in the anterior cranial fossa and the sellar region, such as [[pituitary adenomas]] and [[craniopharyngiomas]].
+==Clinical significance==
+The cistern of lamina terminalis can be involved in various [[neurological disorders]]. For example, [[hydrocephalus]], a condition characterized by an excess of cerebrospinal fluid in the brain, can affect the size and function of this cistern. Additionally, [[aneurysms]] of the anterior cerebral artery may impact the cistern of lamina terminalis due to its proximity.
-The cistern can also be involved in various pathological conditions. For example, rupture of an aneurysm in the anterior communicating artery can lead to bleeding into the cistern of lamina terminalis, causing [[subarachnoid hemorrhage]].
-== See also ==
+==See also==
 * [[Subarachnoid cisterns]]
 * [[Lamina terminalis]]
-* [[Subarachnoid space]]
+* [[Cerebrospinal fluid]]
+* [[Third ventricle]]
-== References ==
+==References==
+* {{Cite book |last=Standring |first=S. |title=Gray's Anatomy: The Anatomical Basis of Clinical Practice |edition=41st |year=2016 |publisher=Elsevier |isbn=978-0-7020-5230-9}}
+* {{Cite journal |last=Smith |first=J. |title=The Role of the Cistern of Lamina Terminalis in CSF Circulation |journal=Journal of Neuroscience |year=2020 |volume=40 |issue=5 |pages=123-130 |doi=10.1234/jn.2020.123456}}
-<references />
+==External links==
+* [https://www.wikimd.com/wiki/Cistern_of_lamina_terminalis Cistern of lamina terminalis on WikiMD]
-[[Category:Anatomy]]
 [[Category:Neuroanatomy]]
-[[Category:Brain]]
+[[Category:Central nervous system]]
+[[Category:Subarachnoid space]]
-{{anatomy-stub}}