Spinal Cord: Function, Anatomy and Structure - Cleveland Clinic
WEBOct 7, 2021 · Your spinal cord is the long, cylindrical structure that connects your brain and lower back. It contains tissues, fluids and nerve cells. A bony column of vertebrae surrounds and protects your spinal cord. Your spinal cord helps carry electrical nerve signals throughout your body. These nerve signals help you feel sensations and move …
Spinal cord - Wikipedia
WEBThe spinal cord (in yellow) connects the brain to nerves throughout the body. The spinal cord is a long, thin, tubular structure made up of nervous tissue that extends from the medulla oblongata in the brainstem to the lumbar region of the vertebral column (backbone) of vertebrate animals.
Spinal cord: Anatomy, structure, tracts and function | Kenhub
WEBNov 3, 2023 · Like the vertebral column, the spinal cord is divided into segments: cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacral, and coccygeal. Each segment of the spinal cord provides several pairs of spinal nerves, which exit from vertebral canal through the intervertebral foramina. There are 8 pairs of cervical, 12 thoracic, 5 lumbar, 5 sacral, and 1 coccygeal pair ...
Spinal cord: Anatomy, functions, and injuries - Medical News Today
WEBNov 12, 2019 · Anatomy. Cross-section of the spinal cord. Functions. Possible injuries. Summary. The spinal cord is a long bundle of nerves and cells that extends from the lower portion of the brain to the...
Spinal Cord: Function, Location, and Treatment - Verywell Health
WEBFeb 18, 2023 · The spinal cord is primarily composed of nerves, which are organized in systematic pathways, also described as tracts. The spine (backbone) encloses and protects the spinal cord. Damage to the spinal cord can occur as a result of problems such as traumatic injuries, infections, and disease.
Spinal cord injury - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
WEBOct 12, 2023 · A spinal cord injury involves damage to any part of the spinal cord. It also can include damage to nerves at the end of the spinal cord, known as the cauda equina. The spinal cord sends and receives signals between the brain and the rest of the body.
Spinal cord anatomy - Physiopedia
WEBThe spinal cord extends from the foramen magnum to the lowest border of the first lumbar vertebra. It is enlarged at two sites, the cervical and lumbar region. The vertebrae (in adults) are arranged in five regions, which provide support and …
Overview of Spinal Cord Disorders - Neurologic Disorders
WEBSpinal cord disorders usually result from conditions extrinsic to the cord, such as the following: Compression due to spinal stenosis. Herniated disk. Tumor. Abscess. Hematoma. Less commonly, disorders are intrinsic to the cord.
Anatomy, Back, Spinal Cord - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
WEBJun 26, 2023 · The spinal cord proper terminates at the L1-L2 vertebral level and is anchored distally via the filum terminale, representing an extension of the pia mater with fibrous attachments to the coccyx. The spinal cord comprises 5 segments, cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacral, and coccygeal.
Spinal Cord - Brain, Spinal Cord, and Nerve Disorders - Merck …
WEBThe spinal cord consists of bundles of nerve axons forming pathways that carry incoming and outgoing messages between the brain and the rest of the body. The spinal cord contains nerve cell circuits that control coordinated movements such as walking and swimming, as well as urinating.
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