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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