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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.
What are the major organs in the spinal cavity?
The spinal cavity primarily contains the spinal cord, which is the main pathway for transmitting signals between the brain and the body. Surrounding and protecting the spinal cord are the vertebrae (bones) of the spine, as well as the meninges (protective membranes).
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
Which cavity that contains membranes called meninges?
The cranial cavity contains membranes called meninges. These meninges surround and protect the brain and spinal cord.
