Soviet Medical Encyclopedia

Robin Space

Anatomy, Neurology

Also known as: Virchow-Robin space, Perivascular space

Historical document, translated for reference. It reflects medical knowledge of the 1920s–30s and is not medical advice.

Summary

This 1930s encyclopedia entry defines the Robin space as a narrow lymphatic space located between the tunica media and the tunica adventitia of arteries, specifically noting its presence in the arteries of the brain.

Encyclopedia entry (1928–1936)

ROBIN SPACE (Robin), a narrow lymphatic space observed between the middle and outer coats of arteries, for example, in the arteries of the brain.

Cite this page

“Robin Space.” Soviet Medical Encyclopedia. English translation of Bolshaya Meditsinskaya Entsiklopediya, 1st ed. (Moscow, 1928–1936), ed. N. A. Semashko. https://sovietmedicalencyclopedia.pages.dev/article/robin-space/