4 concepts
Overview of the Spinal Cord
The spinal cord runs along the inside of the vertebral column and serves as the signaling conduit between the brain and the periphery.
The Spine
The spine encases the spinal cord for protection and support.
Spinal Cord Grey Matter and Spinal Roots
The grey matter of the spinal cord contains neuronal cell bodies, dendrites, axons, and nerve synapeses.
Spinal Cord White Matter
The white matter of the spinal cord is composed of bundles of myelinated axons.