The Layer of the Meninges That Serves as the Inner

Question

The layer of the meninges that serves as the inner periosteum of the cranial bone is the:
A)pia mater.
B)arachnoid membrane.
C)dura mater.
D)None of the above is correct.

Accepted Answer

The dura mater is the outermost layer of the meninges and is closely adhered to the inner surface of the cranial bones, serving as the inner periosteum. The pia mater is the innermost layer, and the arachnoid membrane is a thin, delicate layer between the dura and pia mater.