The meninx composed of a delicate web of collagen and elastic fibers is the
A)pia mater.
B)arachnoid mater.
C)dura mater.
D)periosteal layer.
E)subarachnoid layer.

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The meninx that is composed of a delicate web of collagen and elastic fibers is the arachnoid mater. The arachnoid mater is the middle layer of the meninges that envelops the brain and spinal cord. It is located just deep to the dura mater and is separated from it by the subdural space. The delicate web-like structure of the arachnoid mater gives it a spider web-like appearance, hence its name.

The Meninx Composed of a Delicate Web of Collagen and Elastic