Dissection and Plastination of the Human Cerebral Dura Mater with the Base of Skull

Abstract

The aim of this study was to produce a plastinated specimen of the human cerebral dura mater with the base of skull, showing its morphological and topographical features. The authors give a detailed account of the dissection procedure to obtain a very helpful specimen in neuroanatomical and neurological curricula. Plastination of the specimen preserved the consistency of the meninges, and allowed a good understanding of its structure and different septa.