title: Anatomy and physiology of neurological compensatory mechanisms.
abstract: The skull is a unique part of anatomy. It exists in a state of dynamic equilibrium. The components of the skull and their role in maintaining integrity and normal intracranial pressure will be reviewed in this article. Compensatory mechanisms that attempt to prevent the destructive effects of cerebral ischemia and injury will be discussed.
authors.affiliation: Elkhart General Healthcare System, Elkhart, IN 46514, USA. jeigsti@egh.org
authors.forename: Janice
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Eigsti
authors.forename: Kim
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Henke
mesh_terms: D000222:Adaptation, Physiological; D002545:Brain Ischemia / Q000503:physiopathology*; D002490:Central Nervous System / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000502:physiology / Q000503:physiopathology*; D002555:Cerebrospinal Fluid / Q000378:metabolism; D002560:Cerebrovascular Circulation; D006706:Homeostasis; D006801:Humans