The outermost meninx, the ________, envelops the brain and attaches anteriorly to the crista galli and inferiorly around the foramen magnum.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


dura mater

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a) hydrophobic. b) hydrostatic. c) lipophilic. d) hydrophilic. e) hydrozone.

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The preganglionic axons of CN III extend to the _______ ganglion

A.  pterygopalatine B.  submandibular C.  otic D.  pelvic E.  ciliary

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Which of the following is a first-class lever?

A. The humeroulnar joint B. The atlanto-occipital joint C. The knee joint D. Any metacarpophalangeal joint E. The talocrural joint

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