The Correct Ordering of the Layers of the Meninges from the Skull

question 10

Multiple Choice

 The correct ordering of the layers of the meninges from the skull to the brain is

• A) pia mater, arachnoid layer, and dura mater.
• B) arachnoid layer, pia mater, and dura mater.
• C) dura mater, pia mater, and arachnoid layer.
• D) dura mater, arachnoid layer, and pia mater.

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Definitions:

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