If a physician wanted to collect spinal fluid for analysis s/he would want to place a needle:
A) between the dura mater and skull.
B) between the dura mater and pia mater.
C) between the arachnoid and pia mater.
D) between the pia mater and brain.
E) between the dura mater and arachnoid.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The correct location for collecting spinal fluid is the subarachnoid space, which is between the arachnoid mater and pia mater. This is where cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is found.

If a Physician Wanted to Collect Spinal Fluid for Analysis