Posted: August 16th, 2017

Which of the following terms is used to describe the fibrous connective tissue that coversthe brain and spinal cord?

Which of the following terms is used to describe the fibrous connective tissue that coversthe brain and spinal cord?
a) Meninges
The meninges have three layers, the dura mater, arachnoid mater, and pia mater.
b) Dura mater
The dura mater is the outmost layer of the protective covering of the brain and spinal cord.
c) Arachnoid mater
The arachnoid is the middle membrane of the protective covering of the brain and spinal cord.
d) Pia mater
The pia mater is the innermost membrane of the protective covering of the brain and spinal cord.