Cerebrospinal Fluid

Cerebrospinal Fluid

The brain is suspended in a special fluid environment called cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). It is lymph like, watery fluid that surrounds and protects the brain within the skull. It also fills the central canal of the spinal cord.

Functions:

·                 It acts as shock absorbing fluid and protects the brain from damage when it is subjected to sudden jerk.

·                 It supplies nutrients to the brain.

·                 It collects and removes wastes from the brain.

·                 It is also responsible for maintaining a constant pressure inside the cranium.