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Spinal shock, which is caused by a spinal cord injury, is characterized by a loss of sensation, motor paralysis, and initial loss of reflexes (which eventually recover).
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What is the function of the intervertebrae discs?
The major function of an intervertebral disc is to absorbs shock.
What is a shock?
A shock is something which causes sudden, heavy impact, a sudden electrical charge, or an amount of considerable emotional impact.
What are the shock absorbers between vertebrate called?
First . . . one spinal bone is a vertebra (VERT uh brah). Multiple spinal bones are vertebrae (VERT uh bray). An animal with a spine is said to be a vertebrate animal. Vertebrae are separated by spinal discs which act as shock absorbers.
What is the duration of spinal shock?
it may last several hours to 24 weeks.
What is a g shock?
G-Shock is a sportswatch line by Casio that are designed to be water-resistant and shock (impact) resistant.
What is the duration of spinal shock stage?
it may last several hours to 24 weeks.
Have had spinal surgery with pelvic implant .Want small SUV with least amount of shock impact on driver when hitting bumps etc. Which SUV is recommended?
The 2 best riding small SUVs are the Subaru's Forester & Chevrolet Equinox.
The shock syndrome results from many causes such as hemorrhage spinal injury or embolism the common denominator of any shock state is?
reduced blood flow
How does neurogenic shock affect body temperature?
Neurogenic Shock, which occurs when you injure your spinal cord, causes low temperature, a condition known as hypothermia.
How does culture shock impact on the health and well being of Aboriginal and Torres strait Islander people?
How does culture shock impact on the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
What impact does chronic pain have on the spinal cord?
It has been hypothesized that uninterrupted and unrelenting pain can induce changes in the spinal cord.
What is the shock absorber in the body called?
The shock absorber in the body is called the sacroiliac joint. The joint is located on top of the sacrum near the base of the spinal column.
