Asked by Elizabeth Geil-Skov on Jul 09, 2024
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Arachnoid mater
A) Functional unit of the nervous system
B) Most superficial and thickest meninx
C) The middle meninx
D) The meninx bound tightly to brain and spinal cord
E) Separates dura mater from periosteum
Arachnoid Mater
One of the three meningeal layers, situated between the dura mater and the pia mater, that surrounds and protects the brain and spinal cord.
Meninx
Refers to the membranous covering of the brain and spinal cord, collectively known as meninges.
Periosteum
The dense layer of vascular connective tissue enveloping the bones except at the surfaces of the joints.
- Determine and explain the purposes of the meninges.
Verified Answer
CV
Carlo VillaseñorJul 13, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The arachnoid mater is the middle layer of the three meninges, the protective membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord.
Learning Objectives
- Determine and explain the purposes of the meninges.