Chapter 13

Question 1

The dura mater is composed of what type of connective tissue

Answer 1

Dense irregular connective tissue

Question 2

The arachnoid mater is composed of what type of tissue

Answer 2

Elastic connective tissue

thin, loosely arranged collagen and elastic fibers

Question 3

Triangular-shaped thickenings of the pia mater that project laterally and fuse with the arachnoid and dura mater

Answer 3

Denticulate ligaments

Question 4

Around what vertebra does the spinal cord end

Answer 4

L2

Question 5

Although the spinal cord is absent, the spinal meninges and CSF are still present in these vertebrae

Answer 5

Between L2 - S2

Question 6

This is a line used as a landmark for administering a spinal tap and is drawn across the highest points of the iliac crest

Answer 6

Supracristal line