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What is the name for a doctor that specializes on the spinal cord?
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∙ 14y ago
there are two kinds, the chiropractor, who realigns bones either y therapy or massages, or the neurosurgeon the ddoctor who operates on the spine
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Name the second part of the CNS?
spinal cord
What is the name of the cord tat send messages in the brain?
SPINAL?
What is the medical name for Spinal-cord injury?
The medical name for a spinal cord injury is Quadriplegia or Tetraplegia if the cord is damaged in the cervical (neck) region. If the spinal cord is damaged in the Thoracic area or lower, then the paralysis is refered to as Paraplegia. Also, injuries to the Lumbar and Sacral nerves which result in paralysis, are refered to as Cauda Equina Syndrome.
Scientific name of spinal cord?
The spinal cord is a long, thin, tubular bundle of nerves that is an extension of the central nervous system from the brain and is enclosed in and protected by the bony vertebral column (aka. the back bones). The main function of the spinal cord is transmission of neural inputs between the periphery (legs, arms, torso, etc) and the brain. In summary, the term spinal cord is correct medical/anatomical language. There is no better way of naming this structure of the body. I think all the person asked for is it's medical name and that is "myel-"
Is there another name for doctor?
Another common term for a doctor is a physician. Or you could name them by the particular specialty they are in. For instance, a cardiologist is a doctor that specializes in the heart, a pediatrician is a doctor who specializes in children, etc.
What is the name of the Doctor Who specializes with neuritis?
Neurologist
What is the name of a Doctor Who specializes in blood?
Hematologist
i need a doctor who specializes in macular degeneration?
what is the name of the kind of doctor who specializes in eye disease,i.e. macular degeneration?
What is the name of the structure of the pia mater caudal to the spinal cord?
cauda equina
What name is given to the channel of nerves that travel down the spinal cord?
Discs
Name of Spinal cord lining?
The lining of the spinal cord is called the "Dura". It is not Dura, Dura is a meninge which is the top layer of protective covering for both the brain and the spinal cord. The lining of the spinal cord is called the Endyma, it is derived from a Greek word and you can google the variations. PS: The other two meninges are the Arachnoid which is second and a membrane called Pia mater which surrounds the brain.
What is the name of the doctor that looks after your back bone?
Osteopathologist or osteopathic physician. A doctor who specializes in orthopedic medicine treats the human musculoskeletal system including the spine. However, other specialists treat spinal disorders. See related link.
