Tela choroidea
Tela Choroidea
Tela Choroidea (pronunciation: te-la ko-ro-i-de-a) is a double layer of pia mater that is covered by a layer of ependymal cells. It is part of the ventricular system in the brain and contributes to the production of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF).
Etymology
The term 'Tela Choroidea' is derived from Latin, where 'tela' means 'web' and 'choroidea' refers to the 'choroid', a term used in anatomy to describe structures resembling the vascular layer of the eye.
Function
The Tela Choroidea is involved in the production of cerebrospinal fluid, which is crucial for the protection and metabolic regulation of the brain. It forms the choroid plexus in the third and lateral ventricles, which are the main sites of CSF production.
Related Terms
- Choroid Plexus: A network of blood vessels and cells that produce cerebrospinal fluid. It is found within the ventricles of the brain, and is formed by the Tela Choroidea.
- Ventricular System: A set of four interconnected cavities (ventricles) in the brain, where the cerebrospinal fluid is produced.
- Cerebrospinal Fluid: A clear, colorless body fluid found in the brain and spinal cord. It is produced by the choroid plexus.
See Also
- Pia Mater: The delicate innermost layer of the meninges, the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord.
- Ependymal Cells: A type of glial cell that lines the ventricles in the brain and the central canal of the spinal cord.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Tela choroidea
- Wikipedia's article - Tela choroidea
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