The brain and spinal cord together make up the central nervous system (CNS). source
The brain and spinal cord together make up the central nervous system (CNS).
The spinal cord begins at the occipital bone and extends down to the space between the first and second lumbar vertebrae. source
The spinal cord begins at the occipital bone and extends down to the space between the first and second lumbar vertebrae.
The spinal is around 45 cm (18 in) in men and around 43 cm (17 in) long in women. source
The spinal is around 45 cm (18 in) in men and around 43 cm (17 in) long in women.
The spinal cord has a varying width, ranging from 13 mm (1⁄2 in) thick in the cervical and lumbar regions to 6.4 mm (1⁄4 in) thick in the thoracic area. source
The spinal cord has a varying width, ranging from 13 mm (1⁄2 in) thick in the cervical and lumbar regions to 6.4 mm (1⁄4 in) thick in the thoracic area.
The enclosing bony vertebral column protects the relatively shorter spinal cord. source
The enclosing bony vertebral column protects the relatively shorter spinal cord.
The spinal cord functions primarily in the transmission of neural signals between the brain and the rest of the body. source
The spinal cord functions primarily in the transmission of neural signals between the brain and the rest of the body.
The spinal cord contains neural circuits that can independently control numerous reflexes and central pattern generators. source
The spinal cord contains neural circuits that can independently control numerous reflexes and central pattern generators.
The spinal cord has three major functions. source
The spinal cord has three major functions.
The spinal cord is the main pathway for information connecting the brain and peripheral nervous system. source
The spinal cord is the main pathway for information connecting the brain and peripheral nervous system.
The spinal cord is continuous with the caudal portion of the medulla, running from the base of the skull to the body of the first lumbar vertebra. source
The spinal cord is continuous with the caudal portion of the medulla, running from the base of the skull to the body of the first lumbar vertebra.
The spinal cord (and brain) are protected by three layers of tissue or membranes called meninges, that surround the canal . source
The spinal cord (and brain) are protected by three layers of tissue or membranes called meninges, that surround the canal .
The human spinal cord is divided into 31 different segments. source
The human spinal cord is divided into 31 different segments.
At every segment, right and left pairs of spinal nerves (mixed; sensory and motor) form. source
At every segment, right and left pairs of spinal nerves (mixed; sensory and motor) form.
The spinal cord is made from part of the neural tube during development. source
The spinal cord is made from part of the neural tube during development.
From the levels of L2 to T1, proprioceptive information enters the spinal cord and ascends ipsilaterally, where it synapses in Clarke's nucleus. source
From the levels of L2 to T1, proprioceptive information enters the spinal cord and ascends ipsilaterally, where it synapses in Clarke's nucleus.
Spinal cord injuries can be caused by trauma to the spinal column (stretching, bruising, applying pressure, severing, laceration, etc.). source
Spinal cord injuries can be caused by trauma to the spinal column (stretching, bruising, applying pressure, severing, laceration, etc.).
In the U.S., 10,000-12,000 people become paralyzed annually as a result of various injuries to the spinal cord. source
In the U.S., 10,000-12,000 people become paralyzed annually as a result of various injuries to the spinal cord.
Spinal tumours can occur in the spinal cord and these can be either inside (intradural) or outside (extradural) the dura mater. source
Spinal tumours can occur in the spinal cord and these can be either inside (intradural) or outside (extradural) the dura mater.
