Anatomy

Pia Mater

The innermost layer of the three meninges covering the brain and spinal cord. It is the fine vascular membrane that lies under the ARACHNOID and the DURA MATER.

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Abstract

The innermost layer of the three meninges covering the brain and spinal cord. It is the fine vascular membrane that lies under the ARACHNOID and the DURA MATER.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Mater, Pia
  • Maters, Pia
  • Pia Maters

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Aspects Covered

23 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings abnormalities, anatomy & histology, blood supply, chemistry, cytology, diagnostic imaging, drug effects, embryology, enzymology, growth & development, immunology, injuries, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, pathology, physiology, physiopathology, radiation effects, surgery, transplantation, ultrastructure, virology.

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  1. A08w.186w.566w.731w

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WL 200

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Pia Mater. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D010841. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D010841
  2. Pia Mater. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pia_mater
  3. Pia Mater. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1647118