Anatomy

Epidural Space

Space between the dura mater and the walls of the vertebral canal.

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Structured Summary

Abstract

Space between the dura mater and the walls of the vertebral canal.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Epidural Spaces
  • Space, Epidural
  • Spaces, Epidural

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Aspects Covered

22 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings abnormalities, anatomy & histology, blood supply, chemistry, cytology, diagnostic imaging, drug effects, embryology, enzymology, growth & development, immunology, injuries, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, pathology, physiology, physiopathology, radiation effects, surgery, ultrastructure, virology.

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Indexing Annotation

NIM: usually locational so few qualif apply

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History Note

91(79); was see under SPINAL CANAL 1979-90

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Previous Indexing

  • Dura Mater (1966-1978)
  • Meninges (1966-1978)
  • Spinal Canal (1966-1978)
  • Spinal Cord (1966-1978)

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Epidural Space. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D004824. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D004824
  2. Epidural Space. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epidural_space
  3. Epidural Space. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3966104