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Meninges

Function:

  • Protects Cranial Nerves and Spinal Cord

Location:

  • The meninges are membranes that cover and protect the brain and spinal cord. The meninges consist of the pia mater, dura mater and the arachnoid.

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From Regina Bailey,
Your Guide to Biology.
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