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What is the middle layer of the meninges surrounding the brain and spinal cord?
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∙ 11y ago
arachnoid membrane
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∙ 14y agoPia mater.
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What is outermost layer of meninges?
dura materThe dura mater , or pachymeninx, is the tough and inflexible outermost of the three layers of the meninges surrounding the brain and spinal cord....
What is menigoma?
Meningioma is a tumor that is found on the meninges. The meninges are the covering that can be found surrounding the spinal cord and brain. Most meningiomas that are found are benign and rarely cancerous.
What is the medical term meaning inflammation of the meninges?
The inflammation of the meninges, brain and the spinal cord is meningoencephalomyelitis. Mening/o-meninges encephal/o-brain; Myel/o-spinal cord/ bone marrow; itis-inflammtion. Meningitis is inflammation of the only the meninges, which are the covering of the brain and spinal cord. Meningitis does not encompass the spinal cord and brain.
What is the outermost layer of meninges?
dura materThe dura mater , or pachymeninx, is the tough and inflexible outermost of the three layers of the meninges surrounding the brain and spinal cord....
What matter is in the innermost layer of the meninges?
The pia mater is the delicate innermost layer of the meninges-the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord. It is delicate and vascular, and follows every contour of the brain.
What is the source of influenzal meningitis?
The source of the disease was Hemophilus influenzae, a bacteria that causes inflammation of the meninges, the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord.
Is meningitus the same as spinal meningitus?
Meningitis is inflamation of meninges surrounding the brain INFECTIVE in nature. Clinically it shows a triad of FEVER-Headache-Neck Rigidity. Meningism is inflamation of meninges surrounding the brain BUT NOT of nfective in nature. Clinically it shows a triad of PHOTOPHOBIA-Headache-Neck Rigidity. Hope this helps AltitudeSky@hotmail.com
Where are meninges found?
membranes that protect the brain and spinal cord
What does meningful mean?
It means an inflammation ... "itis" ... of the meninges (membranes around the brain and spinal cord).Inflammation of the meninges (or coverings of the brain).
What part of your body is covered by the meninges?
brain or spinal cord
What are the meninges of the human body?
the three layers of meninges are as follows: Outer layer(layer closet to the skull): known as the Dura Mater. Middle layer: known as the Arachnoid Inner layer(layer closest to the cerebral cortex): known as the Pia Mater ***The meninges contain cerebral spinal fluid (which is produced in the brain stem) which as a shock absorber. The meninges also provide extra support and protection for the brain.controls involuntary muscle
What protects the brain and spinal cord?
Membranes called meninges cover and protect the brain and spinal cord. The skull and spinal column also protect the brain and spinal cord, respectively. The spinal cord is made up by individual vertebrae.
