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What is the opening for spinal cord and brain attachment called?
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Occipital bone Has a large opening called the?
The large hole in the occipital bone is called the foramen magnum and is the place where your spinal column comes up to meet your brain.
What is the brain and spinal cord collectively called?
The Brain and Spinal Chord comprise the Central Nervous System.
What connects the spinal cord to the brain?
Brain stem
What is the large opening at the base of the skull?
The large opening at the base of the skull is called the foramen magnum. It allows the spinal cord to pass through and connect to the brain.
What are the risks with meningocele or myelomeningocele?
neural tissue damage, swelling, and infection into the spinal fluid and brain with an opening in the spinal column
What protects the brain and spinal cord?
Membranes called meninges cover and protect the brain and spinal cord. The skull and spinal column also protect the brain and spinal cord, respectively. The spinal cord is made up by individual vertebrae.
What are the large bundle of nerves caled extending from the brain through the spinal column?
The large bundle of nerves extending from the brain through the spinal column is called the spinal cord. The spinal cord connects the brain to the rest of the body.
What are Spinal Specialists called?
That would be a neurosurgeon. They specialize in brain and spinal surgery.
What protects the spinal cord and the?
Membranes called meninges cover and protect the brain and spinal cord. The skull and spinal column also protect the brain and spinal cord, respectively. The spinal cord is made up by individual vertebrae.
The spinal cord and brain are which nervous system?
Yes, the brain and spinal cord is the nervous system. It is actually called the central nervous system.
What are the bundle of nerves leading to your brain called?
the spinal cord
The study of the brain and spinal cord is called?
the nervous system
