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Which one of the meninges is just superficial to the brain

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Answer: The pia mater meninges is superficial to the brain.

Step-by-step explanation:

The meninges is a membranous tissue that surrounds and protect the brain and the spinal cord. It has three distinct layers which are ;

1. The dura mater is close to the bone and it is a dense and tough tissue which form the periosteum of the inner skull.

2. The arachnoid is found around the brain and it is a network of loose connective tissues that lacks blood vessels.

3. The pia mater is attached to the brain and it is a network of connective tissues that has blood vessels which supply blood to the brain.

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