Meninges Flashcards
1
Q
What are the meninges?
A
Coverings that surround the brain, brain stem and spinal
2
Q
What is the Dura Mater?
A
Thick membrane made of dense connective that surrounds the brain and spinal cord
3
Q
What is the arachnoid mater?
A
- It adheres to deep surface of Dura Mater
- One of the three meninges, that protect the spinal cord and the brain
4
Q
What are the three Meninges?
A
- Dura Mater
- Arachnoid Mater
- Pia Mater
5
Q
What is the subarachnoid space?
A
It is the space between the arachnoid mater and the pia mater
-Contains cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)
