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The spinal cord is a collection of nerves, surrounded and protected by bone (the spine). Muscles attach to the spine to maintain posture and the integrity of the system.
The spinal cord connects the brain to the body. It allows the brain to send and receive signals to and from organs and tissue all throughout the body.

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