GROSS ANATOMY

GROSS ANATOMY

SPINAL CORD

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: -Three layers of membranes known as meninges protect the brain and spinal cord. The delicate inner layer is the pia mater. The middle layer is the arachnoid, a web-like structure filled with fluid that cushions the brain. The tough outer layer is called the dura mater.

Detailed explanation-2: -In order from the outermost to innermost layer, the meninges are: dura mater, arachnoid mater, arachnoid space, and pia mater.

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: -Explanation: The correct order of the spinal meninges from superficial to deep (outside to inside) is dura mater, arachnoid mater, and pia mater.

Detailed explanation-5: -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.

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