deepest layer of meningeal coverings of the brain, just superficial to the brain cortex/spinal cord and just
deep to the arachnoid. reflects into all the sulci of the brain and is
well vascularized. paper thin, aids in nourishing, cushioning, and protecting the
CNS. gets inflamed during meningitis infection, with resulting CNS impairment.
The pia mater is extremely
hard to pick away from the
gross brain/spinal cord ... haha, now you're sharing in my
pain of getting through medschool!