Question

What is Spinal Cord ???

Answer 1

Answer :-

Spinal cord :-

• The spinal cord in an averagely adult human being is about 42 to 45 cm long and is about 2 cm thick.

• The spinal cord is present in the mid-thoracic region.

• "Filum terminale" is the terminal non-nervous part of the spinal cord.

• The filum termsinale is made up of only "pia" matter.

• "Cauda equina" is the tail-like collection of roots of the spinal nerves at the posterior end of the spinal cord.

• The spinal cord stops growing within the age of 4 to 6 years.

• The spinal cord acts as a link between the brain and the nerves that stretch throughout the body.

Answer 2

Answer:

❃Spinal Cord is a cylindrical structure. It is a thick long bundle of nerves extending from the medulla to the lower back.

❃It connects the brain to the other body parts. Spinal Cord is enclosed inside a tough bony but flexible spine (backbone).

❃Spinal Cord controls many reflex actions in the body. Reflex actions do not require in involvement of brain.