Layers surrounding the brain Flashcards
1
Q
What is the name of the outer most layer connected to the inner skull?
A
Periosteal dura mater
2
Q
What is the function of the periosteal dura?
A
Protects the brain and spinal cord by suspending them within their bony casings
3
Q
Which layer makes up the falx cerebrae and the tentorium cerebelli?
A
Meningeal dura mater
4
Q
Describe the appearance of the arachnoid mater
A
Thin membrane attached to the meningeal dura with a web of tissue strands. The CSF lies in the space that is created
5
Q
What is the pia mater?
A
Delicate membrane tightly attached to the brain
