Subarachnoid space

Spatium subarachnoideum

  • Latin synonym: Spatium leptomeningeum
  • Synonym: Leptomeningeal space

Definition

The subarachnoid space of optic nerve is located between the outer sheath (dura mater) and inner sheath (arachnoid) of the orbital part of optic nerve.

References

Text by Antoine Micheau, MD - Copyright IMAIOS