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just below the kneecap. That causes a signal to travel along a nerve to your spinal cord. There a ... located in the spinal cord. But some are in the motor centers of your brain. They work to protect your ... 562;reflexes;reaction and reflexes;brain and reflexes

*Spinal Cord Anatomy ... Made up of bundles of nerves, the spinal cord carries signals from your body to your brain ... internal organs, trunk, and arms and legs. The spinal cord is made up of bundles of nerves cells and ... 89;spinal cord, central nervous system;nerve signals;cerebrospinal fluid;meninges

. Dermatomes What is a dermatome? Your nervous system is made up of your nerves, spinal cord, and brain ... head to your spinal cord and then to your brain. When healthcare providers are trying to diagnose a

*Spinal Cord Tumor ... . The spinal cord is a long bundle of nerves that goes from your brain to your lower back. It's covered ... tumor can cause problems, like pain and discomfort, because it pushes on the spinal cord or nerves. A ... spinal cord tumor;53

. Nerves carry messages between the bladder and the spinal cord and brain. The messages tell the bladder ... bladder, the nerves that carry messages back and forth between the bladder and the spinal cord and brain

The nervous system is made up of the brain, spinal cord, and nerves. These parts work ... cord make up the central nervous system. The nerves outside the brain and spinal cord make up the

information from the skin, bones, muscles, and organs back to the brain. An acute spinal cord injury ... dye is injected into the spinal fluid. X-rays are then taken of the spinal cord and nerves. The dye ... acute spinal cord injury;quadriplegia;paraplegia;spinal cord contusion;spinal cord transection;p02590

, our emotions, our senses, and our movements. The brain, nerves, and spinal cord are all members of ... , nerves and spinal cord are all members of this important process. How much do you know about the ... nervous system; central nervous system; brain; spinal cord; nerves;

normally, nerves tell certain muscles when to tense up and when to relax. Nerves in the spinal cord ... the rectum and anus control or release stool. These nerve and muscle processes allow urine and feces

each other and provide support and protection for your spinal cord. Your spinal cord is a column of ... , also called nerve roots, leading from the spinal cord to different parts of the body. The space

ligaments and muscles, which keep the spine stable. The spinal cord runs within the spine. Spinal ... correct answer is The spinal cord is part of the central nervous system (the brain is the other

*Pain Spinal Cord Stimulator ... , and deep brain stimulation. Spinal cord stimulators consist of electrodes, or leads, placed in the ... directly into the spinal cord. Electrical stimulation is a more modern way to stimulate the nerves of ... pain management;spinal cord stimulator;pain relief;126

*Spinal Cord Disease ... nervous system. It relays messages between the brain and body. Problems with the spinal cord can cause ... Spinal cord disease can cause a loss of sensation and movement. Learn more about resources ... 41207;understanding spinal cord disease;spinal cord disease;spinal stenosis

bundle of nerves that carries messages back and forth from your brain to your muscles and other soft ... between the vertebrae and out to your muscles. Spinal cord compression can occur anywhere from

system consists of the brain, spinal cord, 12 pairs of nerves that come from the brain and brain stem ... , and the nerves that come from the spinal cord. The circulation to the brain, arising from the arteries ... neurological exam;mental status exam;motor function and balance exam;sensory exam;reflex exam

parts of the brain and spinal cord. It can cause mild to severe symptoms. In most cases, the problem ... treatment. These include experts in brain and spinal cord problems (neurologists and neurosurgeons

is seen when the nerve injury is in the brain or the spinal cord. A reflex bowel problem is also ... scan of your brain or spinal cord and an ultrasound of the anus. Treatment includes creating a

the spinal cord. You may have constipation. Signals between the colon and the brain are disrupted ... waste is stored before it leaves the body. A spinal cord injury or a nerve disease may damage the ... Neurogenic Bowel;bowel function;spinal cord injury;nerve disease;constipation;bowel accident

The Parts of the Brain ... is the central nervous system (CNS)? The CNS consists of the brain and spinal cord. The brain is an ... control centers for the heart and lungs. Spinal cord. A large bundle of nerve fibers located ... anatomy brain;anatomy human brain;brain illustration;brain picture;brain diagram;p00773

. About the spinal cord Your spinal cord is a bundle of nerves that runs from the base of your brain to ... your lower back. The spinal nerves run off either side of it. Your spinal cord is surrounded and ... 90423;Thoracic Epidural Injection;pain management;pain relief;spinal cord;disk herniation;spinal stenosis;post-surgery spine syndrome;spinal nerve injury