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To discuss:
The three meninges of the brain; two subdivisions of the dura mater; and the relationship of the dural sinuses, subdural space, and subarachnoid space to the meninges.
Introduction:
The central nervous system consists of two main parts; one is the brain and the other is the spinal cord. The brain is the most important organ present in our body. It consists of three parts namelythe cerebrum, brain stem, and cerebellum. Brain is covered by three types of meninges namely dura mater, arachnoid mater, and pia mater. These membranes have some spaces between them and also have sinuses for the blood supply.
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