Meninges Collection

Bacterial meningitis, MRI scan
Bacterial meningitis. Coloured magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan of an axial section through the brain of a 16-year-old patient

Human anatomy scientific illustrations: Brain side view
Human anatomy scientific illustrations with latin/italian labels: Brain side view

Lateral cross section through the skull showing the brain with intermediate layers (meninges) highlighted

Brain aneurysm, 3D scan
Brain aneurysm. 3D computed tomography (CT) angiogram coupled with a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan of the brain of a 38-year-old, showing a large aneurysm (bright)

Brain meninges, historical anatomical artwork. This cranial (top) view of the brain (with front at the top) and its surrounding protective meninges, which have been partially dissected away

Brain anatomy
Illustration of a brain anatomy

Illustration of human brain, dura mater sinuses, from above
Medicine: Human anatomy, brain, dura mater sinuses, from above. Drawing

Illustration of meninges
Medicine: Human anatomy, meninges. Drawing

LM of a section through the human spinal cord
Light micrograph of a transverse section through the human spinal cord. Grey matter, consisting of unmyelinated nerve cells

Spinal cord, artwork
Spinal cord, computer artwork

Spina bifida, MRI scan
Fibrolipoma of the spine. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan of a sagittal section through the spine of a 24-month-old patient with spina bifida

Cranium anatomy, artwork
Cranium anatomy, computer artwork. At bottom is the brain, which is enclosed in three membranes (grey) known as the meninges

Cast of a human brain C013 / 6545
Cast of a human brain

Naegleria fowleri protozoa, TEM
Naegleria fowleri protozoan. Coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a section through a Naegleria fowleri protozoan

Coloured MRI brain scan of abscess in meningitis
Abscess in meningitis. Coloured magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) brain scan of a seven month old baby girl showing a subdural abscess (red, upper left) due to meningitis

Artwork of meninges & bacteria showing meningitis Artwork of meninges & bacteria showing meningitis
Meningitis. Artwork of a section through the meninges of the brain with an inset picture of Neisseria meningitidis, a cause of meningitis

Meninges, artwork
Meninges. Computer artwork showing the meninges surrounding the spinal cord. The meninges are the three membranes that envelop the brain and spinal cord

Spinal cord, transverse section
Spinal cord. Light micrograph of a transverse section through a human spinal cord. The spinal cord has a central canal around which are the dorsal and ventral horns (orange)

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The meninges, a protective layer surrounding the brain and spinal cord, play a crucial role in safeguarding our central nervous system. Bacterial meningitis is a severe infection that can target these delicate membranes, causing inflammation and potentially life-threatening complications. Through advanced medical imaging techniques like MRI scans, we can visualize the intricate details of the brain meninges. Scientific illustrations provide us with a comprehensive understanding of their structure and function. From a side view of the brain to lateral cross-sections through the skull, these illustrations highlight the intermediate layers known as meninges. In some cases, abnormalities within They are lead to conditions such as brain aneurysms. 3D scans allow us to examine these anomalies in greater detail, aiding in diagnosis and treatment planning. The dura mater sinuses are important channels located within the meninges that help drain blood from our brains. Illustrations depicting them from above or side views give us insight into their complex network. Not limited to just protecting our brains, but also extending down to cover our spinal cord - LM sections through this vital structure reveal further intricacies of how the meninges envelop it. As we delve deeper into understanding human anatomy and its complexities, studying the meninges remains essential for unraveling various neurological disorders and developing effective treatments.