Spinal Cord

The spinal cord runs through a column of open space that is created when the bones of the spine, called the vertebrae, are stacked on top of each other. The animation tells you more about where the spinal cord is located. Full Answer

The spinal cord is part of your nervous system. It carries signals that control the body’s movements and convey sensations. It is housed inside the column of bones called the spine or spinal column. Watch to learn more about the spine and spinal... Full Answer

The spinal cord is the dense cable of nerves that carries signals to control movement and convey sensation.  The animation lets you see straight through the bones to the spinal cord. Full Answer

The cervical spinal cord is the part of the spinal cord that runs through the neck. Each vertebra has an opening called the vertebral foramen. When the vertebrae are stacked on each other, the vertebral foramens form a tunnel to hold the spinal... Full Answer

Meningococcal disease is a bacterial infection that causes inflammation of the membranes over the spinal cord and surrounding the brain. It can also cause infection in the blood. Because it attacks the brain and spinal cord, it can also cause hearing... Full Answer

The spinal cord has a core of tissue containing nerve cells, surrounded by long tracts of nerve fibers consisting of axons. The tracts extend up and down the spinal cord, carrying signals to and from the brain. The average size of the spinal cord varies... Full Answer