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!