The meninges

Question 1

What is the appearance of the DURA MATER?

Answer 1

tough / fibrous membrane

Question 2

What is the appearance of the ARACHNOID MATER?

Answer 2

soft membrane

Question 3

1) What is the name of the dural septum extending between the 2 cerebral hemispheres?
2) What dural venous sinus runs along the lines of attachment of this dural septum?

Answer 3

1) Falx Cerebri

2) Superior Sagittal Sinus

Question 4

1) What is the name of the dural septum that extends between the OCCIPITAL LOBES of the hemisphere and CEREBELLUM?
2) What dural venous sinus runs along the lines of attachment of this dural septum?

Answer 4

1 ) Tentorum cerebelli

2) Transverse Sinus

Question 5

What is the function of the arachnoid villi / granulations?

Answer 5

Allow CSF to exit the subarachnoid space and enter the venous system

Question 6

which vessels provide arterial supply to the dura mater?

Answer 6

• anterior meningeal arteries
• Middle / accessory meningeal arteries
• Posterior meningeal arteries