The structure that anchors the inferior end of the spinal cord to thecoccyx is thea. conus medullaris.b. cauda equina.c. filum terminale.d. lumbar enlargement.e. posterior median sulcus.

Q: Describe the components, connective tissue coverings, and branching of a spinal nerve.

A: The nerves responsible for carrying the motor, sensory and autonomic signals between the body and…

Q: A spinal reflex requires the participation of each of the following except:a. cerebral cortexb.…

A: A spinal reflex is a form of animal behavior in which the stimulation of sensory organs or receptors…

Q: The grooves on the surface of the cerebrum are called thea. nuclei. d. sulci.b. commissures. e.…

A: The uppermost part of the brain comprises two hemispheres separated from each other by a tissue…

Q: Damage to the surface tissue of the spinal cord will most likely affecta. information processing…

A: A reflex arc is a neural pathway that controls a reflex . In vertebrates, most sensory neurons do…

Q: Sketch a cross section of the spinal cord showing the anterior and posterior horns. Where are the…

A: The spinal cord is a fragile, tubular hollow structure composed of nervous tissue. It begins from…

Q: Label the following components of the corticospinal tracts with numbers 1 through 6, with 1 being…

A: The human brain consists of axons (from cortical motor areas), which unite to form tracts of white…

Q: The sciatic nerve is actually two nerves combined within the samesheath. The two nerves are thea.…

A: Introduction: A fiber bundle that utilizes chemical and electrical signals for transmitting motor…

Q: The basal nuclei are located in thea. inferior cerebrum. c. midbrain.b. diencephalon. d. All of…

A: A group of subcortical nuclei is referred to as the basal nuclei. These basal nuclei present in the…

Q: Describe the distal (inferior) end of the spinal cord and the contents of the vertebral canal from…

A: Spinal cord is the part of the central nervous system (CNS) , which is present in the vertebral…

Q: The posterior funiculus is another name for which part of the spinal cord?

A: Spinal column Or the vertebral column is the tubular structure that runs from the base if the brain…

Q: Define conus medullaris, filum terminale, and cauda equina.What is a spinal segment? How is the…

A: The spinal cord is a tubular, thin, and long structure that is made up of nervous tissue. This…

Q: Lower limbs are supplied by neurons from the ______ of thespinal cord.a. lumbosacral enlargementb.…

A: Sensation such as touch, heat, etc is transmitted to the brain in the form of impulse. The nervous…

Q: Which structures form a spinal nerve? Why are all spinal nerves mixed?

A: In humans, spinal nerves form a major part of the PNS (Peripheral Nervous System). An adult human…

Q: Name the four major regions and two enlargements of the spinal cord.

A: The most significant arrangement between the body and the brain is called the spinal cord. It plays…

Q: Identify the origin of the accessory (XI) nerve in the spinal cord, the foramina through which it…

A: Foramina or foramen is a minute opening through the bone using which crucial anatomical structures…

Q: (a) What are the superior and inferior boundaries of the spinal cord in the vertebral canal? (b) A…

A: The central nervous system of the human body has two parts that are:1)Brain 2)Spinal cord  The…

Q: is the term that refers to the crossing of spinal tracts as the pass up and down the brainstem and…

A: *Spinal tracts crossing as they pass up and down the brainstem  and spinal cord left to right or…

Q: What is the source of the spinal cord's blood supply?

A: Answer- Spinal cord helps in reflex action and many other processes and is a part of the brain also…

Q: List all the spinal nerves by name and number. Where dothey exit the vertebral column?

A: The nervous system composed of the nerves and glial cells is required for transmitting signals…

Q: Each of the following is true of the spinal cord, except: it ______________.     a.carries…

A: The spinal cord is a thin, tube-like structure that is formed of nervous tissue. It is long and…

Q: What are the superior and inferior boundaries of the spinal dura mater?

A: Dura mater is a wide membrane carved of thick unstable connective tissue that encircles the central…