A space within the dura mater that collects blood from the small veins of the brain is called
A) the epidural space.
B) the subarachnoid space.
C) the dural venous sinuses.
D) the arachnoid layer.
E) the meningeal space.

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The dural venous sinuses are spaces within the dura mater that collect blood from the small veins of the brain. The epidural space is between the skull and the dura mater, the subarachnoid space is between the arachnoid mater and the pia mater, the arachnoid layer is a middle layer of the meninges, and the meningeal space is not a recognized anatomical term.

A Space Within the Dura Mater That Collects Blood from the Small