Questions: Which of these statements are true about the dura mater? Select all that apply. Check All That Apply - it contains 3 layers - it contains 2 layers - it is the deepest of the meninges - it is the thinnest of the meninges - it surrounds the spinal cord - It is the thickest of the meninges

Which of these statements are true about the dura mater? Select all that apply.

Check All That Apply
- it contains 3 layers
- it contains 2 layers
- it is the deepest of the meninges
- it is the thinnest of the meninges
- it surrounds the spinal cord
- It is the thickest of the meninges

Transcript text: Which of these statements are true about the dura mater? Select all that apply. Check All That Apply it contains 3 layers it contains 2 layers it is the deepest of the meninges it is the thinnest of the meninges it surrounds the spinal cord $\square$ It is the thickest of the meninges

Solution

The correct statements about the dura mater are:

It contains 2 layers
It surrounds the spinal cord
It is the thickest of the meninges

Explanation for each option:

It contains 3 layers: This is incorrect. The dura mater itself consists of two layers: the periosteal layer and the meningeal layer.
It contains 2 layers: This is correct. The dura mater is composed of two layers, as mentioned above.
It is the deepest of the meninges: This is incorrect. The dura mater is the outermost layer of the meninges, not the deepest. The deepest is the pia mater.
It is the thinnest of the meninges: This is incorrect. The dura mater is actually the thickest of the meninges.
It surrounds the spinal cord: This is correct. The dura mater extends down to surround the spinal cord.
It is the thickest of the meninges: This is correct. The dura mater is the thickest layer compared to the arachnoid mater and pia mater.