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Why is a myelogram used?
The purpose of a myelogram is to evaluate the spinal cord and/or nerve roots for suspected compression
Is the naval anterior to the spinal cord?
Yes. Anterior means towards the front of the body. It is the opposite of posterior (sometimes used when talking of buttocks)
How do you use your spinal cord?
The spinal cord is used to relay messages to and from the brain to parts of the body.
For what spinal cord disorders is laminectomy prescribed?
Laminectomy is used for metastatic tumor invasion of the spinal cord (which causes compression), and for narrowing of the spinal cord (a condition called spinal stenosis.)
What is the brain to the spinal cord?
the spinal cord is used to send messages around the body from the brain ie use left hand and arm to wave etc...
Can cannabis be used to treat the spinal cord?
yes.
What is spinal cord stimulant?
Strychnine is a spinal cord stimulant and has been used to speed the return of wakefulness after anesthesia and to counteract barbiturate poisoning.
What is the medical term meaning gray matter of the spinal cord?
Myelitis is a term that is generally used to denote inflammation or infection of the spinal cord.
Does a high spinal cord injury require Ventilatory assistance devices?
Ventilatory assistance devices may need to be used because of high spinal cord injuries
Which diagnostic tool is used to image the brain and spinal cord?
Electroencephalography.
Which directional terms are used when talking about the location of the spinal cord?
inferior, superior
Which directional term are used when talking about the location of the spinal cord?
inferior, superior
