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meninx

layer of meninges

Membrane organ that surrounds the brain and the spinal cord.

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Type Organ
Body System Nervous
Latin Name layer of meninges
FMA ID 9589

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the meninx?

Membrane organ that surrounds the brain and the spinal cord.

What body system is the meninx part of?

The meninx is part of the Nervous.

What is the Latin name for the meninx?

The Latin name for the meninx is layer of meninges.

References

  1. Foundational Model of Anatomy — FMA:9589 Reference anatomy ontology (University of Washington)
  2. UBERON — UBERON:0002360 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)
  3. Wikipedia — meninx Encyclopedia article (verified cross-reference)

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.