What 3 structures make up the brain?

Answer 1

• Pia mater - closest to the brain
• Arachnoid mater - on top of the pia mater
• Dura mater - on top of the arachnoid mater and next to the skull.

Subdural haematoma

A subdural haematoma is a blood clot, which forms between the dura mater and the arachnoid mater. It is usually caused by some kind of direct blow to the head as a result of a fall, an assault or a road accident.

Things to remember

• There are layers underneath the skull that protect the brain from serious harm.
• The blood vessels in these covering layers may become damaged after a blow to the head.
• If any unusual symptoms occur after a blow to the head, see your doctor immediately.

Answer 2

longitudinal Fissure: is what separates the left and right hemispheres

Sulci: shallow depressions or valleys in the surface of the brain

Gyri: hills or ridges in the surface of the brain

Answer 3

The brain is made up of three main structures: the cerebrum, which is responsible for higher brain functions such as thinking and voluntary movement; the cerebellum, which is involved in balance and coordination; and the brainstem, which controls basic life functions like breathing and heart rate.

Answer 4

Meninges

Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)

Cranium

Answer 5

If you are talking about protection from mechanical damage then you have the scalp, then the occipital muscle (doesnt do much to help though) the skull and then the three meninges.

Answer 6

The cerebrum, cerebellum, and brain stem. (The brain can also be divided into forebrain, midbrain, and hindbrain, but that is more about identifying areas than structures.)

Answer 7

The meninges cover your brain. From superficial to deep the meninges are: dura mater, arachnoid mater, and pia mater.

Answer 8

The skull, or the cranium

Answer 9

What parts of the human body protect the brain