Spinal Cord Model 3 (The Meninges)

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Dura Mater

"Tough mother"; tough outer connective tissue covering

Arachnoid

Middle meninx with spider web extension

Subarachnoid Space

Holds cerebrospinal fluid

Pia Mater

"Delicate mother"; attached to surface of brain and spinal cord

Epidural Space

Area between dura mater and vertebra; contains fat

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