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What is the primary characteristic of the meningeal layer?
What is the primary characteristic of the meningeal layer?
- It is a bone-like structure that protects the brain.
- It is a fluid-filled cavity that surrounds the brain.
- It is a thin, fragile membrane covering the brain.
- It is a dense, strong, fibrous membrane covering the brain. (correct)
What is the function of the four septa sent inward by the meningeal layer?
What is the function of the four septa sent inward by the meningeal layer?
- To fuse the meningeal layer with the epineurium of the nerves.
- To separate the cerebral hemispheres from each other.
- To divide the cranial cavity into separate compartments.
- To divide the cranial cavity into freely communicating spaces. (correct)
Where is the narrow end of the falx cerebri attached?
Where is the narrow end of the falx cerebri attached?
- To the upper surface of the tentorium cerebelli
- To the internal occipital crest
- To the external frontal crest
- To the internal frontal crest and the crista galli (correct)
What is the name of the sinus that runs in the upper fixed margin of the falx cerebri?
What is the name of the sinus that runs in the upper fixed margin of the falx cerebri?
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What is the name of the membrane that lies in the midline between the two cerebral hemispheres?
What is the name of the membrane that lies in the midline between the two cerebral hemispheres?
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