Spinal Cord: Function, Anatomy and Structure - Cleveland Clinic
WEBOct 7, 2021 · Overview. What is the spinal cord? Your spinal cord is a cylindrical structure that runs through the center of your spine, from your brainstem to your low back. It's a delicate structure that contains nerve bundles and cells that carry messages from your brain to the rest of your body.
Spinal cord - Wikipedia
WEBThe spinal cord is a long, thin, tubular structure made up of nervous tissue that extends from the medulla oblongata in the lower brainstem to the lumbar region of the vertebral column (backbone) of vertebrate animals. The center of the spinal cord is hollow and contains a structure called the central canal, which contains cerebrospinal fluid.
Spinal cord: Anatomy, structure, tracts and function | Kenhub
WEBNov 3, 2023 · The spinal cord is a continuation of the brainstem. It extends from the foramen magnum at the base of the skull to the L1/L2 vertebra where it terminates as the conus medullaris (medullary cone).
Spinal cord: Anatomy, functions, and injuries - Medical News Today
WEBNov 12, 2019 · The spinal cord is a long bundle of nerves and cells that carries signals between the brain and body. This article looks at the spinal cord’s function and anatomy and includes an...
Spinal Cord: Function, Location, and Treatment - Verywell Health
WEBSep 6, 2024 · The spinal cord connects the brain and the rest of the body. It mediates movement and sensation through pathways to and from the peripheral nerves.
Spinal cord injury - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
WEBAug 17, 2024 · 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 sits inside the spinal or vertebral canal. This canal also contains the meninges (membranes that protect the spinal cord), blood vessels, spinal nerve roots, and surrounding fatty and connective tissues.
Physiology, Spinal Cord - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
WEBMar 17, 2023 · An essential feature of the central nervous system (CNS), the spinal cord lies within the spinal column and extends from the brainstem to the lower back through the vertebral foramen of the vertebrae. In adults, the spinal cord terminates in the lumbar region at L1-L2, the conus medullaris.[1]
Anatomy and Physiology of the Spinal Cord
WEBThe spinal cord is part of the central nervous system (CNS), which extends caudally and is protected by the bony structures of the vertebral column. It is covered by the three membranes of the CNS, i.e., the dura mater, arachnoid and the innermost pia mater.
Spinal Cord Injury | National Institute of Neurological Disorders …
WEBJul 19, 2024 · A spinal cord injury (SCI) is damage to the bundle of nerves and nerve fibers that sends and receives signals from the brain. SCI can be caused by direct injury to the spinal cord itself or from damage to the tissue and …