The
pia mater has 26 pairs of 'denticulate
ligaments' which attach it to the
arachnoid and
dura maters. Named for their tooth like appearance, the denticulate ligaments are traditionally believed to provide stability for the
spinal cord against motion within the vertebral column.
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Sources
★
The denticulate ligament: anatomy and functional significance., Tubbs R, Salter G, Grabb P, Oakes W, , , J Neurosurg, 2001
★ Clinically Oriented Anatomy. Moore, Keith and Arthur F. Dalley. Philadelphia, Lipincott, Williams and Williams 2006.
External links
★
★ - "Coverings of the spinal cord."
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