Cistern of lamina terminalis

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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

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

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

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.

See also

• Subarachnoid cisterns
• Lamina terminalis
• Cerebrospinal fluid
• Third ventricle

References

• 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

• Cistern of lamina terminalis on WikiMD