0
What else can I help you with?
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 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 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 is the inferior portion of the occipital bone has a large opening through which the spinal cord connects with the brain?
The foramen magnum is the large opening at the inferior portion of the occipital bone that allows the spinal cord to connect with the brain. It acts as a passageway for the brainstem and spinal cord to communicate.
What structure protrudes through the foramen magnum?
The spinal cord protrudes through the foramen magnum, which is a large opening at the base of the skull that allows the spinal cord to connect to the brain stem. This opening is essential for the passage of nerves and blood vessels between the brain and the spinal cord.
The primary germ layer that forms the brain and spinal cord is called what?
The primary germ layer that forms the brain and spinal cord is called the ectoderm.
What are Spinal Specialists called?
That would be a neurosurgeon. They specialize in brain and spinal surgery.
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. It is responsible for transmitting messages between the brain and the rest of the body, allowing for movement, sensation, and other bodily functions.
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.
