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: 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 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. The spinal canal is formed by the vertebral foramina of the vertebral bodies.
Spinal cord - Wikipedia
WEBThe spinal cord functions primarily in the transmission of nerve signals from the motor cortex to the body, and from the afferent fibers of the sensory neurons to the sensory cortex. It is also a center for coordinating many reflexes and contains reflex arcs that can independently control reflexes. [1]
The Spinal Cord - Meninges - Vasculature - TeachMeAnatomy
WEBJan 8, 2023 — The spinal cord is a tubular bundle of nervous tissue and supporting cells that extends from the brainstem to the lumbar vertebrae. Together, the spinal cord and the brain form the central nervous system. In this article, we shall examine the macroscopic anatomy of the spinal cord – its structure, membranous coverings and blood supply.
Spinal cord: Anatomy, functions, and injuries
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...
Anatomy and Physiology of the Spinal Cord - Madame Curie ...
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.