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12.1: The Spinal Cord
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This page discusses the central nervous system (CNS), focusing on the brain and spinal cord. It describes the tubular structure of the spinal cord, detailing its anatomical features like the anterior median fissure and posterior median sulcus. The gray matter's organization into posterior, anterior, and lateral horns is explained, highlighting their roles in sensory processing, motor signals, and sympathetic functions.
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12.2: Exercises
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This page provides exercises on spinal cord anatomy, including labeling structures like the dura mater and nerve components, matching spinal cord regions to their enlargements, and identifying peripheral nerves. It also encourages the creation of a study sheet for cranial nerves, featuring a mnemonic for easier memorization.
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12.3: MODELS" Spinal Cord, Spinal Columns (Flat), Spinal Cord in Vertebral Column, Blank Brain Picture
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This page provides a comprehensive overview of spinal cord anatomy, detailing the meningeal layers (dura, arachnoid, pia mater), spinal cord structures (conus medullaris, cauda equina, cervical/lumbar enlargements), and cross-sectional anatomy (dorsal, lateral, ventral horns).