MENINGES

Meninges

The meninges are the membranes that envelop the central nervous system. In mammals, the meninges consist of three layers: the dura mater, the arachnoid mater, and the pia mater. The primary function of the meninges and of the cerebrospinal fluid is to protect the central nervous system.

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meninges

Noun

  1. The three membranes that envelop the brain and spinal cord.


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