Structure of the Spinal Cord The spinal cord is contained in a sort of cavity in the spine called the “vertebral foramen,” or the spinal canal. This spinal canal is sandwiched between the intervertebral disk/body of the spine at the front and the “spinous process” at the back. ...
The cervical (neck) and the lumbar (lower back) components of the spinal cord are comparatively larger than the other regions. The lowest part of the spinal cord is called the “cauda equina,” which in Latin means the “horse’s tail.” It received this name because the nerve bundle in...
Spinal cord compression is a condition in which the spinal cord is squeezed by blood, bone, pus, tumors, or a herniated disc. This...
He gets the best results with children between ages 2 and 6 who were born prematurely and have stiffness only in their legs. He is known for performing the operation very high up in the spine, right where the nerve roots exit the spinal cord. It’s riskier that way, but the recovery ...
The central nervous system (CNS)中枢神经系统原文参阅【The central nervous system (CNS)】 is made of the brain and the spinal cord and the peripheral nervous system (PNS) is made of nerves.Together they control every part of your daily life,from breathing and blinking to helping you memorize...
cells in the spinal cord called motor neurons, which are essential for muscle strength and movement. These motor neurons regulate muscle activity by sending signals from the central nervous system (CNS), which is the part of the body’s nervous system that includes the brain and spinal cord. ...
Spina bifida is a frequently occurring birth defect. When vertebrae overlying the spinal cord do not properly form during the course of fetal development, babies can be born with a spinal cord that protrudes, unprotected, from an opening in the vertebrae. Pediatric neurosurgeons usually intervene ...
题目What is the text mainly about? A. How to avoid a spinal cord injury. B. Some myths of a spinal cord injury. C. Ways to detect sources of backache. D. Why athletes tend to have their spine injured. 相关知识点: 试题来源: ...
Treatment for Tethered Cord Syndrome Treating tethered cord syndrome typically involves surgery to release the spinal cord from the tissue. This surgery is called a laminectomy and usually involves removing a few parts of the bones (called bone spurs) or tissues from the lower part of the spinal...
What protects the spinal cord? The spinal cord is protected bybones, discs, ligaments, and muscles. The spine is made of 33 bones called vertebrae. The spinal cord passes through a hole in the center (called the spinal canal) of each vertebra. Between the vertebrae there are discs that ac...