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the portion above the spinal cord ( which is included in the hind brain) is called the medulla oblongata. it controls many involuntary processes like breathing, blood pressure and heart beat. all the communication between the brain and the spinal cord is done through the medulla oblongata.
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Does the spinal card attaches the brain and the heart?
It attaches directly to the brain but not the heart
Which parts of the brain connects the spinal cord to the rest of the brain?
The brain stem is what connects the spinal cord to the rest of the brain. More specifically, the medulla oblongota is what directly connects it.
Is the brain attached to the spinal cord directly?
yes spinal cord attached to the brain .spinal cord have bundles of nerves which attached to the brain.
What nerves connect directly to the brain?
most, if not all, nerves connect to the spinal cord, which is an extremely large nerve that conncts to the brain.
Where is the brain stem located?
It is located above the spinal cord and below the thalamus of the brain. It is sometimes called the reptilian brain. It consists of the medulla, pons and the mid brain.
The spinal cord and the brain are?
The central nervous system.For the source and more detailed information concerning your request, click on the related links section (Wikipedia) indicated directly below this answer section.
What is the anatomical name for the part of the brain that is just above the spinal cord?
The anatomical name for the part of the brain that is just above the spinal cord is the "medulla oblongata." It is part of the brainstem and plays a crucial role in regulating vital functions such as breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure. The medulla oblongata connects the brain to the spinal cord, facilitating communication between these two structures.
Who is attached directly to the spinal cord and what are their job?
The spinal cord is directly attached to the spinal nerves, which emerge from the spinal cord and extend to various parts of the body. These nerves serve as crucial pathways for transmitting sensory information from the body to the brain and motor commands from the brain to the muscles. Additionally, the spinal cord itself is encased in the vertebral column and protected by cerebrospinal fluid, playing a vital role in reflex actions and coordination of movement.
Is brain directly connected with nerves of human body?
Brain is the main agent of the nervous system.... The brain is connected to the spinal cord which separates out into nerve endings. So in a sense, no, but then again yes since the spinal cord is a giant nerve itself.
The brain is superior to the spinal cord?
The brain is superior to the spinal cord.
What the does brain stem connect the brain to?
The brain stem connects the brain to the spinal cord, so that the brain can send messages through the cord to the rest of the body. The functioning of the body is severely compromised if the spinal cord connections are severed.
What bone connects the spinal cord to the brain?
There is no joint between brain and spinal cord. The spinal cord is a mass of neurones that is situated in the backbone which feeds in to the brain via neurones.
