The brain Flashcards

1
Q

There are three ct tissues around the brain. What are they starting with the most superficial ?

A

Dura mater (most superficial)
Arachnoid mater
Pia mater

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2
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What odes Dura mean?

A

Tough mother

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3
Q

There are two layers of dense irregular tisse ct in the dura what == the true covering of the brain ?

A

Meningeal layer

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4
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In the Meigeal layer it has arachonoid matter what is it made out of and why is called the spider mother?

A

Rectiular Ct Web-like extensions attach it to underlying pia mater; extensive blood supply

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5
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In the Meigal layer has a very thin loose areolar ct tissue that is on the surface of the brain what is it? Is is vacularized

A

pia mater It has small blood vessels

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6
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What is the Subdural space
?

A

Space between dura mater and arachnoid mater
Normally, contains only thin film of fluid

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