Meninges

Question 1

Name the layers and spaces of the meninges in order (10)

Answer 1

scalp, skull, periosteal dura mater, epidural space, meningeal dura mater, subdural space, arachnoid mater, subarachnoid space (contains CSF), pia mater, cerebral cortex

Question 2

Which membrane produces cerebrospinal fluid

Answer 2

Choroid plexus

Question 3

Function of the dura mater

Answer 3

Cushion and protect the brain and spinal cord

Question 4

Function of the arachnoid mater

Answer 4

Provide cushion for the brain and spinal cord

Question 5

Function of the pia mater

Answer 5

Provide support and nourishment for the nervous tissue through blood vessels

Question 6

Function of the Epidural space

Answer 6

contains blood vessels, connective tissue, and fat which provide a layer of protection between the meningeal dura mater and the layers above

Question 7

Function of the subdural space

Answer 7

allows the dura to move over the arachnoid

Question 8

Function of the subarachnoid space

Answer 8

cushions brain, gives buoyancy, provides nutrients through cerebrospinal fluid