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epidural space

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The outermost part of the spinal canal. It is the space within the canal (formed by the surrounding vertebrae) lying outside the dura mater. [ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epidural_space ]

Term info

Label

epidural space

Synonyms
  • cavum epidurale
  • cavum extradurale
  • extradural space
  • spatium epidurale
  • spatium extradurale
database cross reference
latin term
spatium extradurale [ FMA : 71228 FMA : TA ]

external ontology notes

in the FMA this is treated as a space of the head, but this ontology covers non-humans, where the space may continue into the tail

has related synonym

epidural cavity

has relational adjective

extradural, epidural

id

UBERON:0003691

taxon notes

In humans the epidural space contains lymphatics, spinal nerve roots, loose fatty tissue, small arteries, and a network of large, thin-walled blood vessels called the epidural venous plexus