dura mater

dura

Thick, fibrous meningeal covering surrounding the brain and spinal cord. It is the outermost of the three meningeal coverings. It consists of two layers: the periosteal dura linking the inner surface of the skull and the meningeal dura that lies above the arachnoid dural membrane. The meningeal layer draws away from the periosteal layer and certain locations to form the dural reflections.

Type Organ
Parent Structure meninx
Latin Name dura
FMA ID 9592

Sub-structures

brain dura mater Organ spinal dura mater Organ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the dura mater?
Thick, fibrous meningeal covering surrounding the brain and spinal cord. It is the outermost of the three meningeal coverings. It consists of two layers: the periosteal dura linking the inner surface of the skull and the meningeal dura that lies above the arachnoid dural membrane. The meningeal laye
What is the Latin name for the dura mater?
The Latin name for the dura mater is dura.

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