Vocabulary Term Details

Meninges

Definition (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meninges)

The meninges are the system of membranes which envelops 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. (Wikipedia)

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Broader TermsNarrower TermsRelated Terms
Central nervous system
Dura mater
Pia mater
Serosa

This term is used for the following terms: 
Meninx

Approved Date
04-Apr-2013

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