The Epidural Space Contains

The epidural space contains fat veins spinal arteries and lymphatics.

The epidural space contains. In humans the epidural space contains lymphatics spinal nerve roots loose connective tissue adipose tissue small arteries dural venous sinuses and a network of internal vertebral venous plexuses. The epidural veins are a part of the large internal vertebral venous plexus which communicates with the occipital sigmoid and basilar sinuses superiorly in the cranium. The dura is the outermost layer of the covering called the meninges that surrounds the spinal cord. In the spine the epidural space contains loose fatty tissue and a network of large thin walled blood vessels called the epidural venous plexus.

The fat in the epidural space helps absorb shock which protects the other contents in the area as well as the dura. The upper limit of the epidural space is the foramen magnum which is the point where the spinal cord enters the base of the skull. The anatomy term epidural space has its origin in the ancient greek language.