H1.iii · CSF Circulation Anatomy

Official V5 objective

Describe the anatomy relevant to the circulation of cerebrospinal fluid.

Written examination

SAQ history

8 appearances

8 exam appearances

2023A Q12

Describe the physiology of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF).

88%

2020A Q16

Outline the formation, circulation and functions of cerebrospinal fluid.

81%

2018B Q15

Outline the production / absorption (30% of marks), composition (30% of marks) and function of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) (40% of marks).

71%

2017B Q09

Briefly outline the formation, absorption, distribution, role and composition of cerebrospinal fluid

44%

2017A Q24

Outline the physiology of cerebral spinal fluid (CSF)

67%

2015A Q16

Describe the physiology of cerebrospinal fluid.

83%

2008B Q06

Describe the formation, circulation and functions of cerebrospinal fluid.

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2007B Q22

Describe the function, flow and absorption of cerebrospinal fluid.

29%

Oral examination

0 stations

No mapped VIVA history for this objective.

Sources: objective text from the relevant CICM syllabus; historical SAQ and VIVA wording from CICM examiner reports.