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The spinal cord is to the sternum?
The spinal cord is posterior to the sternum.
Is the spinal cord posterior to the lungs?
No, the heart is anterior to the spine. Posterior means "behind" therefore the spine is posterior to the heart.
Which would be the more likely result of injury to the posterior side of the spinal cord only-paralysis or paresthesia?
This type of injury may leave the person with good muscle power, pain and temperature sensation, however they may experience difficulty in coordinating movement of their limbs.
What are the posterior roots of the spinal cord used for?
spinal cord
What is a c2 spinal cord injury?
A C2 spinal cord injury is an injury to the 2nd spinal segment in the cervical section of the spinal cord.
Spinal canal fails to close around spinal cord?
When the spinal canal fails to close completely around the spinal cord, spina bifida occurs. Spina bifida is a congenital birth defect.
Is spina bifida associated with poliomyelitis?
Yes, it is one of the three types of spina bifida. There is a sac like structure from the spine which contains cerebral spinal fluid and the membranes from around the cord called meninges plus the cord itself and nerves.
What groove extends the length of the spinal cord posteriorly?
the posterior median sulcus
Is the brain posterior to the spinal cord?
No,the brain lies superior(ie,on top) of the spinal cord.
Which cord of the brachial plexus gives the radial nerve?
Posterior
What is the spianl cord to the esophagus?
Spinal cord is posterior to the esophagus. Jeez I can't believe you don't know that.
What are the signs of spina bifida in a hamster?
Spina bifida in hamsters would be extremely rare, and generally fatal within a few days of birth. Spina bifida is a neural tube defect in which the vertebral canal does not close over the spinal cord to protect it. You would see exposed spinal cord at the base of the tail if this had occurred.
