What is the name given to the outer meninx that is composed mostly of white fibrous connective tissue and contains many blood vessels and nerves?
A) Pia mater
B) Arachnoid mater
C) Dura mater

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The dura mater is the outermost layer of the meninges, the protective coverings of the brain and spinal cord. It is composed mostly of white fibrous connective tissue and contains many blood vessels and nerves, distinguishing it from the other meningeal layers, the arachnoid mater and the pia mater.

What Is the Name Given to the Outer Meninx That