Spinal Cord and spinal nerves

Front

Where does the spinal cord in the adult end inferiorly?

Back

Ll

Front

In a cross section of the spinal cord, the peripheral ventral white portion consists of __________ forming nerve tracts, and the central gray portion consists of __________ , dendrites, and axons.

Back

Myelinated axons, neuron cell bodies

Front

The most superficial of the meninges is the

Back

Dura mater.

Front

Which is the middle meninge?

Back

Arachnoid mater

Front

What is the name of the fluid that protects and helps nourish the central nervous system?

Back

Cerebrospinal fluid

Front

Which letter represents the Cervical Region of the spinal cord and vertebral column? Options: A, B, C, D

Back

A

Front

The spinal cord is protected by a bony spinal column made up of bones called ____________.

Back

Vertebrae

Front

Quadriplegia means the patient is paralyzed from 

Back

the neck down

Front

Paralysis of the lower extremities is __________.

Back

paraplegia

Front

Does the spinal cord continue all the way to the end of the vertebral column at the coccyx?

Back

False