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a mind of its own—in your spinal cord. When the mallet hits your knee, it stretches the tendon ... just below the kneecap. That causes a signal to travel along a nerve to your spinal cord. There a ... 562;reflexes;reaction and reflexes;brain and reflexes

, 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;

*Spinal Cord Anatomy ... . All of this leads to the spinal canal becoming narrow. The spinal cord and nerve roots then become ... health of your spine and the spinal cord nerves within it. Car crash injuries may be reduced by ... 89;spinal cord, central nervous system;nerve signals;cerebrospinal fluid;meninges

Spinal Cord Injury: Pain Management ... and the nervous system. Treating this pain is important. Spinal Cord Injury (SCI ... , stabbing pain. Pain from the spinal cord or brain. This is felt below the level of injury ... 41197;spinal cord injury (SCI): managing pain;SCI, managing pain;spinal cord injury, managing pain

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

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

. 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

make advances and improve treatment of SCI. Research for Spinal Cord Injury Like many people ... research and new treatments With SCI, damage isn't limited to nerves at the injury site. The ... 41203;research for spinal cord injury;research for SCI

muscles and nerves of the urinary system work together to hold urine in the bladder and then release it ... development that you are supportive and patient. It takes work and time to learn how to best manage

*Pain Spinal Cord Stimulator ... , and deep brain stimulation. Spinal cord stimulators consist of electrodes, or leads, placed in the ... and its antenna are outside your body. What is spinal cord stimulation used for? Spinal cord ... pain management;spinal cord stimulator;pain relief;126

Brain Tumors: Your Healthcare Team and Common Terms ... *Brain Tumors Team Common Terms ... means dead tissue. Nervous system.  This is the brain and spinal cord, and the nerves ... diagnoses and treats diseases of the nervous system, including the brain and spinal cord. Neuro ... 83350;Brain Tumors: Team Members and Commons Terms;common terms, brain tumors;healthcare team, brain tumors

ligaments and muscles, which keep the spine stable. The spinal cord runs within the spine. Spinal ... connect with nerves all over the body. The spinal cord is also protected by the meninges. This is a 3

The Parts of the Brain ... is the central nervous system (CNS)? The CNS consists of the brain and spinal cord. The brain is an ... , vomiting, and swallowing. Cerebellum. This is the back of the brain. It coordinates voluntary muscle ... anatomy brain;anatomy human brain;brain illustration;brain picture;brain diagram;p00773

. 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

*Back How It Works ... . Running through the canal are nerves. They are attached in a bundle called the spinal cord for ... Your spine has 3 natural curves and strong, flexible muscles for support. Soft, cushioning

Anatomy, Brain ... (CNS) is the brain and spinal cord. The brain is an important organ. It controls thought, memory ... heart and lungs. It also controls wakefulness. Spinal cord.  This is a large bundle of nerve ... anatomy brain;anatomy human brain;brain illustration;brain picture;brain diagram;p02588

*Neuronal and Mixed Neuronal Glial Tumors ... the brain or spinal cord. Together, your brain and spinal cord make up your central nervous system ... problems by pressing against surrounding brain tissue. Your brain and spinal cord contain many neurons ... Neuronal and Mixed Neuronal-Glial Tumors;560

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

parts of the brain and spinal cord. It can cause mild to severe symptoms. In most cases, the problem ... in the brain stem or spinal cord (syrinx). This may cause pain in the arms or legs or make it hard

spinal cord and nerves. This is done through a soft tube (catheter). The catheter is put in the ... the spinal cord and nerves. This is done through a soft tube (catheter). The catheter is put in the