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PART 1. The Central Nervous System. The Central Nervous System. Central nervous system The brain and spinal cord Directional terms unique to the CNS Rostral – toward the nose Caudal – toward the tail. The Spinal Cord. Functions of the spinal cord Spinal nerves attach to it
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PART 1 The CentralNervous System
The Central Nervous System • Central nervous system • The brain and spinal cord • Directional terms unique to the CNS • Rostral – toward the nose • Caudal – toward the tail
The Spinal Cord • Functions of the spinal cord • Spinal nerves attach to it • Provides two-way conduction pathway • Major center for reflexes • Location of the spinal cord • Runs through the vertebral canal • Extends from the foramen magnum to the level of the vertebra L1 or L2
The Spinal Cord • Conus medullaris • The inferior end of the spinal cord • Filum terminale • Long filament of connective tissue • Attaches to the coccyx inferiorly • Cervical and lumbar enlargements • Where nerves for upper and lower limbs arise • Cauda equina • Collection of spinal nerve roots
The Spinal Cord Figure 13.2a
The Spinal Cord • Spinal cord segments • Indicate the region of the spinal cord from which spinal nerves emerge • Designated by the spinal nerve that issues from it • T1 is the region where the first thoracic nerve emerges
Spinal Cord Segments Figure 13.3
The Spinal Cord • Two deep grooves run the length of the cord • Posterior median sulcus • Anterior median fissure
White Matter of the Spinal Cord • White matter • Outer region of the spinal cord • Composed of myelinated and unmyelinated axons • Allow communication between spinal cord and brain • Fibers classified by type • Ascending fibers • Descending fibers • Commisural fibers
Gray Matter of the Spinal Cord and Spinal Roots • Shaped like the letter “H” • Gray commissure – contains the central canal • Dorsal horns • Consist of interneurons • Ventral and lateral horns • Contain cell bodies of motor neurons
Anatomy of the Spinal Cord Figure 13.4a
Anatomy of the Spinal Cord Figure 13.4b
Organization of the Gray Matter of the Spinal Cord • Gray matter • Divided according to somatic and visceral regions • SS – somatic sensory • VS – visceral sensory • VM – visceral motor • SM – somatic motor
Gray Matter of the Spinal Cord and Spinal Roots Figure 13.5
Protection of the Spinal Cord • Protected by vertebrae, meninges, and CSF • Meninges • Dura mater – a single layer surrounding spinal cord • Arachnoid mater – lies deep to the dura mater • Pia mater – innermost layer • Delicate layer of connective tissue • Extends to the coccyx • Denticulate ligaments – lateral extensions of pia mater
Cerebrospinal Fluid • Fills the hollow cavities of the brain and spinal cord • Provides a liquid cushion for the spinal cord and brain • Other functions • Nourishes brain and spinal cord • Removes wastes • Carries chemical signals between parts of the CNS
Diagram of Lumbar Puncture Figure 13.6