meningeal dura mater

inner layer of dura mater

The inner layer of the dura mater surrounding the brain. It is mostly fused with the outer layer, the endocranium that is adherent to the inner aspect of the cranial bones. These two layers form the dura mater. The latter covers and protects the brain and the spinal cord.

Type Bone
Latin Name inner layer of dura mater
FMA ID 231549

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the meningeal dura mater?
The inner layer of the dura mater surrounding the brain. It is mostly fused with the outer layer, the endocranium that is adherent to the inner aspect of the cranial bones. These two layers form the dura mater. The latter covers and protects the brain and the spinal cord.
What is the Latin name for the meningeal dura mater?
The Latin name for the meningeal dura mater is inner layer of dura mater.

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