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Spinal Cord
The spinal cord is long, cylindrical rod present inside the neural canal of vertebral column. It is a part of central nervous system and controls reflex actions of the body.
1,619 Questions
Where in the vertebrae is a spinal tap done?
In rare instances, such as a spinal fluid blockage in the middle of the back, a doctor may perform a spinal tap in the neck.
Procedure formed where cerebrospinal fluid can be withdrawn without damage to the spinal cord?
a spinal tap, or lumbar puncture
What is the thickness of the spinal cord?
The spinal cord is made of nerve tissue, the spinal column surrounding it is made of bone
Is a radiography study of the spinal cord using contrast medium?
A myelogram is a radiographic study of the spinal cord using contrast medium. The process is known as myelography.
What is the name of a common back surgery designed to relieve compression on a spinal nerve?
Laminectomy
Word root meaning bone marrow or spinal cord?
Myelo is the word root meaning bone marrow or spinal cord which comes from the ancient Greek word myelon. An example is myeloblast.
Who is the top rated spinal cord injury lawyer in the United States?
The best place to find a spinal cord injury lawyer would be the yellow pages. If you're worried about reputation if the lawyer, you can try the bestter business bureau or state bar association.
What does the dorsal root of the spinal cord carry?
The dorsal root of the spinal nerves carry sensory information to the brain and is hence an afferent pathway.
Can your thyroid affect your vocal cords?
Yes. I am currently working with my ENT for this exact reason.
I had thyroid cancer in 2001 and my ENT removed both glands. Currently, my right vocal cord is paralyzed and the culprit is the return of the thyroid cancer.
This extension of one of the meninges covering the spinal cord attaches it to the coccyx?
denticulate ligaments
gray commissures
What is the Gray matter that resembles the upper wings of a butterfly in spinal cord cross section?
Posterior Horns.
The brain and the spinal cord together make up what is known as the... nervous system?
The central nervous system. Everything else is a part of the peripheral nervous system.
What happens if the spinal cord is severed in a car crash?
To sever the spinal cord causes paralysis of the body below (farther from the head) the point at which the cord is severed.
When does the imbilical cord happen?
mucous like greenish yellow substance comes out .its perfectly normal don't get scared
What discs are found between the spinal cord?
Can a "severe left foraminal disc osteophyte complex and contact of the exiting C6 nerve" cause problems with vomiting?
What is the disorder of the nerve that carry information to and from the brain and spinal cord?
Peripheral nervous disorders or peripheral neuropathies are disorders of the peripheral nerves, which carry information to and from the brain and spinal cord.
