Term
Spinal Meninges - list the 6
Hint - eds asp |
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Definition
1 - Epidural Space
2- Dura Mater
3- subdural space
4- arachnoid membrane
5- subarachnoid space
6- pia mater |
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Term
| What are the 2 functions of the spinal cord? |
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Definition
conduct impulses from the brain
integrate reflexes |
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Term
| WHere does the longitudal structure begin and end? |
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Definition
Begins at magnum foreman
Ends at L1 & L2 |
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Term
From the dorsal view, the longitudl structure has 2 thick areas -
what are they?
Where are they going to? |
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Definition
Cervical Enlargement = nerves to arm
Lumbar enlargment = nerves to leg |
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Term
| WHat is the tapered tip of the spinal cord just below the lumbar enlargement? |
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Definition
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| What are the spinal nerve roots distal to the end of spinal cord? |
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Definition
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| What is the CT filament that attaches to the coccyx and anchors cord? |
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Definition
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| From a cross section view, there is a posterior median _____________ and a anteior median ______________ |
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Definition
Posterior median sulcus
Anterior median fissure |
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Term
| What connects the R and L gray areas on a cross section view? |
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Definition
| Gray commisures (posterior and anterior) |
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Term
| What is the central canal full of? |
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Definition
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Term
Ascending tracks: what do they do?
FG, FC, ML, PC) |
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Definition
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Term
SPINAL NERVES:
how many pairs? |
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Definition
| 31, named for the region they exit |
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Term
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Definition
| concious awareness of body |
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