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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.
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Why do the brain heart and spinal cord require protection by bones?
because the heart is the second most important muscle/organ in the body, it is needed to move blood around your body, if it stops/the blood doesn't move and will clot over time, its the same as why the brain is protected by the skull, it's a vital part of you and is very fragile
Do sensory impulses enter through the ventral roots?
Motor impulses? Those occur in engines. If you are talking about the spinal cord then you mean motojoto impulses. They enter through the ventral roots. First theories on motojoto impuses were by Akari Motojoto, a Japanese scientist.
Scientific name of spinal cord?
The spinal cord is a long, thin, tubular bundle of nerves that is an extension of the central nervous system from the brain and is enclosed in and protected by the bony vertebral column (aka. the back bones). The main function of the spinal cord is transmission of neural inputs between the periphery (legs, arms, torso, etc) and the brain.
In summary, the term spinal cord is correct medical/anatomical language. There is no better way of naming this structure of the body.
I think all the person asked for is it's medical name and that is "myel-"
What will a spinal fracture of c6 do?
A spinal fracture will only cause paralysis if the spinal cord is also damaged.
A C5 injury will affect finger flexion and extension, wrist flexion, tricepts, and all muscle groups from the chest downwards throughout the body.
Breathing will be compromised, as will bowel, bladder and sexual function.
Where is the filum terminale found?
The spinal cord terminates inferiorly as the medullary cone at approximately vertebra L1 and is attached to the coccyx by a continuation of the pia mater. This is known as the terminal filum.
What is the paralysis of the lower extremities due to a severe spinal cord injury?
Paraplegia - (paralysis of the lower extremities) is cuased by severe injury to the spinal cord in the thoracic or lumbar region, resulting in loss of sensory and motor control below the level of the injury.
How many spinal disks are there in human body?
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Secetion of brain directly above the spinal cord?
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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31 pairs. And they arise from the combination of the ventral and dorsal roots.
Why do messages not get mixed up passing through the spinal cord?
There are ascending and descending tracts in the spinal cord. These tracts are nerve fibers bundled together. Messages going to the brain pass through the ascending tracts while messages coming from the brain pass through the descending tracts. These separate paths prevent messages from getting mixed up.
If you break your spine will you be paralyzed?
No definite answer to that.
The problem isn't with breaking the vertebrae, the problem is if you damage the nerves, the spinal cord that runs through the vertebrae. A bad spinal cord injury will make you paralyzed.
What are the risks of Spinal decompression therapy?
All treatments have associated risks, at includes spinal decompression therapy. Increased pain, exacerbation or worsening of your condition is possible, but very small if you are screened well before receiving the treatment. Spinal fusion surgeries are an absolute contraindication as well as severe osteoperosis. Obviously if you have a spinal fracture, this is not appropriate. We routinely treat severely painful spinal conditions with spinal decompression therapy. You can visit our website to learn more about modern spinal decompression therapy and the other complementary treatments available. Visit us at www.hickoryspine.com for more information on one of North Carolina's most advanced spinal decompression clinics, located in Hickory, NC.
Does the spinal cord send messeges to the brain?
No the nerves in the spinal cord send the messages to the brain. Not the actual spinal cord.
The cervical region has more white matter because the cervical region works the upper limbs of the body (brachial plexus). In order for our fingers to move quickly, precense of more myelinated axons (white matter) are needed. I hope this is the correct answer to your question.
How long would it take for a nerve impulse to travel from the spinal cord to the big toe?
almost instantly
How long after removing a vocal cord polyp will your voice return to normal?
The recovery time for a removal of throat polyps will vary based on each patient. At least one week of vocal rest is required. Quiet talking will continue for between two and six weeks, and full recovery should be achieved by eight weeks.
Do descending fiber tracts of the spinal cord carry sensory or motor information?
The ascending tracts carry information to the brain.
What would happen if the spinal cord wasn't working?
You would not be able to move any voluntary muscles. Your heart will beat and your digestive tract will function. You will have some problems with your breathing as the diaphragm has a mix of both voluntary and involuntary muscles.
When vocal cords vibrate they produce?
Sound. Vibrating vocal cords produce sound. The speed at which they vibrate determines whether the sound is high pitched or low pitched.
Shock absorbing tissue that protects the brain and the spinal cord?
The cerebral spinal fluid which bathes the brain also cushions it from shock. That is contained within three layers of meninges or protective coverings which also act to hold the brain in place to prevent it from hitting the inside of the skull during rapid acceleration or deceleration.
