Which of the Following Correctly Lists the Meninges in Order

Question

Which of the following correctly lists the meninges in order from deep to superficial?
A) pia mater, arachnoid mater, and dura mater
B) arachnoid mater, dura mater, and pia mater
C) dura mater, pia mater, and arachnoid mater
D) dura mater, subarachnoid space, and pia mater

Accepted Answer

The correct order of the meninges from the deepest layer (closest to the brain and spinal cord) to the most superficial is pia mater, arachnoid mater, and dura mater.