intracranial

Introduction

Within the cranium,

Structure

• intracranial volume: 1400-1700 mL

Constituents

Intracranial contents

• brain parenchyma 80%
  • including the brain (cerebrum & cerebellum), the brainstem
  • cranial nerves
• cerebrospinal fluid 10%
  • cerebral ventricles
• blood 10%
  • associated arteries & veins

More general terms

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