Question

Distinguish between the following :

Dura mater and pia mater.

Answer 1

Dura mater	pia mater
1. Dura mater is the outermost meninx	1. Pia mater is the innermost meninx.
2. Dura mater lies on the innermost side of skull or cranium.	2. Pia mater lies on outermost side of the brain.
3. Dura mater is tough, thick and fibrous.	3. Pia mater is thin and highly vascular.
4. Dura mater is mainly protective in function.	4. Pia mater is mainly nourishing in nature.
5. Below dura mater is subdural space.	5. Above pia mater is sub-arachnoidal space.