Syllabus · Current · V5 (2025) · Nervous System including autonomic and pain
H2 · Nervous System Physiology
H2.iii · Cerebrospinal Fluid
Describe the production, composition, regulation and role of cerebrospinal fluid.
Written examination
SAQ history
Cerebrospinal Fluid
8 exam appearances
Outline the production / absorption (30% of marks), composition (30% of marks) and function of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) (40% of marks).
71%
Briefly outline the formation, absorption, distribution, role and composition of cerebrospinal fluid
44%
Lumbar Puncture Anatomy & CSF
3 exam appearances
Describe the anatomy relevant to performing a lumbar puncture. Paediatric OR adult descriptions are acceptable. Descriptions of the procedure are NOT required.
29%
Describe the physiology of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) (60% of marks). Describe the anatomy relevant to performing a lumbar puncture (40% of marks).
86%
Describe the physiology of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). (70% of marks) Describe the anatomy relevant to the performance of a lumbar puncture. (30% of marks)
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Oral examination
VIVA history
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2024B · Day 2 · VIVA 6
This VIVA will examine neurophysiology. Describe the production of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), its pathway of flow and its absorption.
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2023B · Day 2 · VIVA 5
This viva will examine neurophysiology. Describe the pathway of CSF flow from production to absorption.
Sources: objective text from the relevant CICM syllabus; historical SAQ and VIVA wording from CICM examiner reports.