pia mater

Meanings

• noun

  The pia mater is a thin layer of tissue that covers the brain and spinal cord.

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pia mater , pia maters

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Etymology

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From Latin pia, meaning 'pious' or 'devoted', due to its protective role.

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Trivia

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1. The pia mater is the thinnest of the three meninges.

2. Damage to the pia mater can lead to conditions such as subdural hematoma or subdural hemorrhage.

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1. meninges: The meninges are the protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord.

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In medical literature and textbooks, the pia mater is often described as a protective covering for the brain and spinal cord. It is a significant component of the meninges, which are the three protective layers surrounding the brain and spinal cord.

How to Memorize "pia mater"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a thin layer of tissue covering the brain and spinal cord, like a protective blanket.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'pia' with 'pious' or 'devoted', as it comes from the Latin root meaning 'pious'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'People Eat Apples' to remember the order of the meninges: Pia Mater, Arachnoid Mater, and Dura Mater.

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