Spinal Cord

Introduction

Spinal cord is part of the central nervous system of the human body connected to the brain. It is a three dimensional column of nerves tissues extending its ranges from medulla to the second lumbar vertebra. This ovoid column of nerves tissue is 40 to 50 centimeters' long, protected by a bone within the vertebral canal. A clear fluid that surrounds cord is known as Cerebral Spinal Fluid. This fluid helps in protecting sensitive nerve tissues against any severe damage. Millions of nerve fibers are part of spinal cord anatomy. Nerve fibers act as mediator in transmitting electrical information to ...