Tags: Anatomical Structure.

The pia mater of the spinal cord has a pair of denticulate ligaments (one on each side of the spinal cord) with 21 attachments per side which attach it to the arachnoid and dura mater. 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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