Flow of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)

A video showing the flow of CSF through the ventricular system and the sub-arachnoid space. Use the chapter headings below to navigate to relevant sections of the video.

Introduction - 00:18
CSF flow in the ventricles - 00:43
CSF flow around cerebellum and superior cistern - 01:30
CSF flow around the spinal cord - 01:40
Ventral cisterns - 02:00
CSF flow across the cerebrum - 02:10
Drainage to sinuses - 02:25

[michaelpolei]

Thank you much Dr. Doherty! This is a great use of educational medium and was very descriptive and easy to follow.

[ammak]

@1:43 - CSF flows in the subarachnoid space in the spinal cord and not subdural.

[josebriceno]

I was not expecting find something this detailed and beautiful 🤩

[katdekarachisimba]

What a wonderful and an informative video! Thank you!

[dannichols]

Thank you, this is well done! Besides the useful content & animation, you took the time & effort to put in *actual* closed-captions (rather than just often inaccurate 'computer-generated' ones), and you thoughtfully put in a 'table-of-contents' to jump to specific places in your video! And by using the term 'cistern' (which I think are enlargements of the sub-arachnoiod space?), it may help me to figure out what a speaker in another video which did *not* have actual closed-captions may have been saying. Kudos!

[terpgirlzy]

beautiful 3D demonstration of the ventricles. Thank you.

[livingforfree]

Could you explain a little more regarding the direction it takes going up and down the spinal chord to the brain? Does it start on the right side exciting down the left side?

[graemegeorgeharrison]

Is there anyway to check whether my CSF is circulating correctly, I am suffering with chronic inflammation and pain in my eyes and brain. I Really need help

[theseventh]

So, any idea on how to get prompt medical help on the NHS after being diagnosed with a CSF leak? I have a hole in my dura and am fighting every step of the way to be heard and hopefully fixed. Where are the specialists? How do I get in touch with the right people? When leaking csf...you dont really have time for waiting lists.

[BeenaKaKitchen]

Increase flow of csf can effect bloood circulation to brain? Reply plz

[Jasmine-llqu]

Wonderfully explained and animated!! Thank you so much

[Muuip]

Great concise visual presentation! Much appreciated! 👍

[dianederita]

Amazing video, info and visuals. Very cool.

[jman]

The animation style is strange, but I feel like its uniqueness will help me remember, Thanks!

[Muuip]

Question:

how does the spinal fluid flow? What makes it move around?
Thank you!

[hellohelloitsmehi]

Hi there Bristol Neuroscientists, at 2:12 you mentioned the ventral cisterns. May I please clarify what you mean by the ventral cisterns, and which cisterns you mean specifically?

[ikidd]

Fantastic animation! Best I've seen

[mustafaandsalaarvlogs]

great vidoe!!! one question does csf flow in the subdural or subarachnoid space in the spinal cord? the video say subdural?? also there was no mention of the flow from 4th ventricle through obex into the central canal.

[mb]

finally spinal fluid movement included . thank you

[LexusFox]

This form of animation is so bizarre, it makes me feel uneasy.