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What is the name of that thing at the bottom of your spinal cord?
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Your tailbone, at the bottom of your spine, is also known as your coccyx.
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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.
Where does the spinal cord start and ends?
In an adult the lower end of the spinal cord usually ends at approximately the first lumbar vertebra, where it divides into many individual nerve roots (L1). That is the reason Lumbar Puncture usually perform at L3-L4 in order to prevent accidentally injure to the spinal cord. The point where the spinal cord ends is referred to as the "conus medullaris"
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-"
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.
IS spinal cord is encased in bones called vertebrae to help protect it?
yes it is encased to keep for any mishaps occurring and damaging the spinal cortex:)))
Name the 2 subdivisions of the dorsal cavity what structures does each contain?
cranial which contains the brain and spinal which contains the nerves of the spinal cord.
What is the name of the nervous system which include the brain and the spinal cord?
central nervous system (CNS)
What are the name for the two main parts of the central nervous system?
The Two Main Parts For The Central Nervous System Is Your Brain And Your Spinal Cord. :)
