069 The Meninges of the Central Nervous System

In this episode, Leslie Samuel discusses the meninges of the central nervous system, highlighting their protective role. The video begins with a brief historical context of ancient brain surgeries by the Incan Empire. It then delves into the three layers of meninges: pia mater, arachnoid, and dura mater, explaining their structure and function. The video concludes with an invitation to explore more resources on interactive-biology.com.

How does the protective jacket around the central nervous system function?

What is the role of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in relation to the meninges?

What does the term 'leptomeninges' refer to?