Dura Mater

Descriptions of Dura Mater

Dura Mater: the outermost (and toughest) of the 3 meninges
Source: WordNet 2.1

Dura Mater : outermost and heaviest layer of the meninges covering the brain and spinal cord.
Source: CRISP

Summary Information: Dura Mater

Dura Mater: The dura mater is the outermost layer of the meninges, which are membranes that enclose the central nervous system. As a part of the meninges, the sac-like dura mater helps to protect the central nervous system from trauma and infection.

Closely Related Organs: Dura Mater

The following organs are closely related to the organ: Dura Mater:

• Pia mater
• Arachnoid mater
• Brain
• Spinal cord
• Central nervous system
• Skull
• Nerves
• Nervous system
• Cerebral spinal fluid

Conditions Afflicting Organs: Dura Mater

The following conditions are related to the organ: Dura Mater:

• Meningitis
• Subdural hemorrhage
• Inflammation
• Meningioma
• Spina bifida

Other Names: Dura Mater

The following are other names for the organ: Dura Mater:

• Meninx fibrosa
• Pachymeninx

Symptoms Related to Afflictions of: Dura Mater

These symptoms are related to afflictions of the organ: Dura Mater:

• Headache
• Fever
• Change in level of consciousness
• Dizziness
• Dilated pupil
• Seizure
• Numbness
• Confusion
• Loss of consciousness

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Dura Mater: Related Topics

• Dura

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