Abstract

There is as yet little knowledge as to the arachnoid architecture within the velum interpositum. The aim of this study was to clarify the distribution of the arachnoid membrane within the velum interpositum and its relationship with the arachnoid envelope over the pineal region. In seven adult cadaver heads, histological sections of the third ventricle roof, stained with Masson's trichrome stains, were studied under light microscopy. Within the velum interpositum, there are two arachnoid layers. The dorsal layer of arachnoid membrane envelops the internal cerebral veins and fixes them to the surrounding tela choroidea as well as the ventral arachnoid layer. The ventral layer of arachnoid membrane is a direct anterior extension of the arachnoid envelope over the pineal region and covers the midline inferior layer of tela choroidea. Both arachnoid layers end near the foramen of Monro. The membranous roof of the third ventricle comprises two layers of the tela choroidea and two arachnoid layers. These two arachnoid layers are derived from the arachnoid envelope over the pineal region.

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