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What do vertebral discs provide to the spinal cord?
The main function of the discs is to provide cushion and a sort of filler for the crack between vertebrae.
Where is the spinal cord found-?
in the spinal canal between the vertebrae.
Why back bone protects spinal card?
No one bone protects the spinal cord. The spine consists of 33 bones called vertebrae, of which the spinal cord travels through the center. These vertebrae are held in place, or supported, by ligaments and muscles. Cushions between each vertebrae are called discs. So, essentially, the spinal cord is protected by bone, discs, ligaments and the muscles.
What name is given to the channel of nerves that travel down the spinal cord?
Discs
Where are meninges found?
membranes that protect the brain and spinal cord
What anatomical characteristics prevent spinal cord injury as one severely bends his back in any direction?
The spinal column is a bony encasement made of movable discs, which protect the spinal cord but allow for movement. If the spine is bent too sharply the spinal column or spinal cord can be injured. http://www.brainandspinalcord.org/spinal-cord-injuries/index.html
What does disc related signal change mean?
it indicates that there is interference with nerves passing between the vertibrea from the spinal cord. this is usually associated with wear and tear of the discs between them
Why does your body produce cerebral spinal fluid and where is it found?
To cushion your brain and spinal cord and provide nutrients for the brain. It is found in the ventricular system, in the brain and spinal cord and the subarachnoid space between the pia mater and the arachnoid mater of the meninges.
What comes out of the spinal cord between vertebrae?
Nerve roots exit the spinal cord between the vertabrae.
Can Association nerve cells are found in the spinal cord?
Yes. Association nerve cells are found only in the spinal cord and brain.True
Why can't you live without your spinal cord?
Because alot of the nervous system lies in the discs of your spine.
How many backbones does a human have?
In human anatomy, the vertebral column (backbone or spine) is a column of 24 vertebrae, the sacrum, intervertebral discs, and the coccyx situated in the dorsal aspect of the torso, separated by spinal discs. It houses the spinal cord in its spinal canal.
