GENERAL HISTOLOGY

NERVOUS SYSTEM SPECIAL SENSE

SPINALCORD

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which is the correct order of meninges from deep to superficial?
A
dura mater, arachnoid mater, pia mater
B
arachnoid mater, pia mater, dura mater
C
pia mater, arachnoid mater, dura mater
D
dura mater, pia mater, arachnoid mater
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -From superficial to deep the meninges are the: Dura mater, also known as the pachymeninx. Arachnoid mater. Pia mater.

Detailed explanation-2: -They’re known as: Dura mater: This is the outer layer, closest to your skull. Arachnoid mater: This is the middle layer. Pia mater: This is the inner layer, closest to your brain tissue.

Detailed explanation-3: -Three layers called the meninges encase the brain and spinal cord. From superficial to deep, these layers are the dura mater, arachnoid mater, and pia mater.

Detailed explanation-4: -The most superficial layer of the meninges is the dura mater. While it has two layers in the cranial segment, the spinal dura mater only has the deep meningeal layer.

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