A Syllabus of Lectures on the Brain and Spinal Cord: Delivered Before the Sophomore and Junior Classes (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Harris E. Santee

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0265894921 ISBN 13: 9780265894927

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Explore the brain’s protective layers and how they shape its safety and function.

This concise guide previews the three meninges—dura, arachnoid, and pia mater—and explains how they surround the brain and spinal cord. It covers their structure, connections, and the important spaces and vessels that weave through them.

From the dura’s strong, fibrous membranes to the delicate web of the arachnoid and the tightly enclosing pia, you’ll see how each layer contributes to protection and support. The text also introduces the brain’s venous sinuses, major arteries, and key nerves that interact with these coverings.

• Learn the basic structure and roles of the dura mater, arachnoid, and pia mater
• See how venous sinuses and major vessels integrate with the meninges
• Understand the major spaces, foramina, and connections that relate to brain protection
• Get a clear, readable overview of how these membranes relate to spinal structures

Ideal for readers seeking a clear, approachable anatomy overview of the brain’s coverings and their clinical relevance.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0265894921
• ISBN 13: 9780265894927
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 233