One Difference Between the Meninges of the Brain and the Spinal

question 10

Multiple Choice

One difference between the meninges of the brain and the spinal cord is that ________.

• A) denticulate ligaments connect the pia mater of the brain to the dura mater of the brain
• B) the denticulate ligaments of the dura mater anchor the meninges to the arachnoid mater
• C) the dura mater of the spinal cord is not attached to the inner surface of vertebrae, but the dura mater of the brain is attached to the inner surface of the cranial bones
• D) There are no differences between the meningeal layers of the brain and spinal cord.

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