The Layer of the Meninges in Direct Contact with the Spinal

Question

The layer of the meninges in direct contact with the spinal cord is the
A) dura mater.
B) subarachnoid space.
C) arachnoid mater.
D) pia mater.
E) choroid plexus.

Accepted Answer

The layer of the meninges in direct contact with the spinal cord is the pia mater. The pia mater is the innermost layer of the meninges and is directly in contact with the surface of the spinal cord.