Principles of Anatomy and Physiology
Principles of Anatomy and Physiology
16th Edition
ISBN: 9781119662792
Author: Tortora, Gerard J., DERRICKSON, Bryan H.
Publisher: WILEY
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The location of the cranial meninges in the human brain.

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The human brain has protective coverings namely the cranial meninges that surrounds the brain. These membranes are continuous along with the spinal meninges. In mammals, these meninges are named as dura, arachnoid, and the pia mater. The most important function serve by these meninges is to provide the protection to the CNS (central nervous system). The CSF (cerebrospinal fluid) is found in the subarachnoid space between the pia and the arachnoid mater.

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