Asked by Salma Zulaika on Jul 07, 2024
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To dissect the spinal cord, you must first cut through this, the outermost layer of the meninges.
A) arachnoid mater
B) dura mater
C) pia mater
Meninges
Protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord.
Dura Mater
The outermost and toughest of the three membranes covering the brain and spinal cord.
- Comprehend the configuration and stratification of the meningeal membranes, along with their spatial organization.
- Understand the significance of the meningeal layers for accessing and studying the spinal cord.
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Zulian ZulkifliJul 07, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The outermost layer of the meninges is the dura mater, which must be cut through in order to dissect the spinal cord. The arachnoid mater is the middle layer and the pia mater is the innermost layer.
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the configuration and stratification of the meningeal membranes, along with their spatial organization.
- Understand the significance of the meningeal layers for accessing and studying the spinal cord.