+The dura mater, meaning "tough mother," is the outermost and most robust of the [Meninges](/wiki/meninges). This dense, fibrous membrane encases the [Brain](/wiki/brain) and [Spinal Cord](/wiki/spinal_cord), providing crucial protection to the central nervous system.
+## See also
+- [Pia Mater](/wiki/pia_mater)
+- [Arachnoid Mater](/wiki/arachnoid_mater)
+- [Central Nervous System](/wiki/central_nervous_system)