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What is the combining form for where the 31 pairs of spinal nerves emerge from the spinal cord is?
The combining form for the area where the 31 pairs of spinal nerves emerge from the spinal cord is "radicul/o," which refers to spinal nerve roots. This term is often used in medical contexts to describe conditions or procedures related to the spinal nerve roots, such as radiculopathy. The spinal nerves emerge from the spinal cord at the intervertebral foramina.
Is the naval anterior to the spinal cord?
Yes. Anterior means towards the front of the body. It is the opposite of posterior (sometimes used when talking of buttocks)
Why is a myelogram used?
A myelogram is used to diagnose spinal cord or nerve root compression by injecting contrast dye into the spinal canal and performing imaging studies to visualize the spinal cord and nerve roots. It can help identify causes of back or leg pain, spinal stenosis, herniated discs, or tumors that are not clearly visible on other imaging tests like x-rays or MRI.
How do you use your spinal cord?
The spinal cord is used to relay messages to and from the brain to parts of the body.
For what spinal cord disorders is laminectomy prescribed?
Laminectomy is used for metastatic tumor invasion of the spinal cord (which causes compression), and for narrowing of the spinal cord (a condition called spinal stenosis.)
Myelography is a radiographic study of the spinal cord after the injection of a contrast medium?
Myelography involves injecting a contrast dye into the spinal canal, which helps visualize the spinal cord, nerve roots, and surrounding structures on x-ray images. It is often used to diagnose spinal cord compression, herniated discs, and other spinal abnormalities that may not be clearly seen on traditional x-rays or other imaging studies.
What is the brain to the spinal cord?
the spinal cord is used to send messages around the body from the brain ie use left hand and arm to wave etc...
Can cannabis be used to treat the spinal cord?
yes.
What is the medical term meaning gray matter of the spinal cord?
Myelitis is a term that is generally used to denote inflammation or infection of the spinal cord.
What is spinal cord stimulant?
Strychnine is a spinal cord stimulant and has been used to speed the return of wakefulness after anesthesia and to counteract barbiturate poisoning.
What is CPT code 63215?
CPT code 63215 refers to the surgical procedure for the "laminotomy, with or without partial removal of the lamina, for decompression of the spinal cord or nerve roots," specifically in the cervical region. This code is typically used to document and bill for the surgical intervention aimed at relieving pressure on the spinal cord or nerve roots, often due to conditions like herniated discs or spinal stenosis. It includes the approach and any necessary decompression performed during the procedure.
Does a high spinal cord injury require Ventilatory assistance devices?
Ventilatory assistance devices may need to be used because of high spinal cord injuries
