Meninges. Computer artwork showing the meninges surrounding the spinal cord. The meninges are the three membranes that envelop the brain and spinal cord. They consist of the outer layer: dura mater (green),middle layer: arachnoid mater (red),and inner layer: pia mater (blue). The primary function of the meninges,along with the cerebrospinal fluid,is to protect the central nervous system. The spinal cord itself contains neuronal white matter made up of sensory and motor neurons,surrounding the central butterfly-shaped grey matter made up of nerve cell bodies. For the labelled diagram see image: C009/1725 | |
Lizenzart: | Lizenzpflichtig |
Credit: | Science Photo Library / Leroy, Francis / Biocosmos |
Bildgröße: | 5000 px × 3537 px |
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