In a spinal tap, cerebrospinal fluid is removed from the
A)epidural space
B)foramen magnum
C)subdural space
D)fourth ventricle
E)subarachnoid space

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In a spinal tap, also known as a lumbar puncture, cerebrospinal fluid is removed from the subarachnoid space, which is located between the arachnoid mater and pia mater layers of the meninges in the spinal canal. This is typically done between the third and fourth or fourth and fifth lumbar vertebrae.

In a Spinal Tap, Cerebrospinal Fluid Is Removed from the