The Protective Coating of the Brain Flashcards
1
Q
The Meninges
A
3 protective sheets of tissue that surround the brain & spinal cord
2
Q
Dura mater
A
Outermost layer → toughest
3
Q
Arachnoid mater
A
Middle layer that is filled with cerebrospinal fluid
4
Q
Pia mater
A
Delicate, innermost layer → adheres tightly to the surface of the brain