Anatomy of the Spinal Cord 1. Match each anatomical term in the key to the descriptions given below. Key: a. cauda equina b. conus medullaris c. filum terminale d. foramen magnum 1. most superior boundary of the spinal cord 2. meningeal extension beyond the spinal cord terminus 3. spinal cord terminus 4. collection of spinal nerves traveling in the vertebral canal below the terminus of the spinal cord
Added by Megan B.
Close
Step 1
Most superior boundary of the spinal cord- The most superior boundary of the spinal cord is the filum terminale. Show more…
Show all steps
Your feedback will help us improve your experience
Madhur L and 77 other Biology educators are ready to help you.
Ask a new question
Labs
Want to see this concept in action?
Explore this concept interactively to see how it behaves as you change inputs.
Key Concepts
Recommended Videos
10. Contains somatic motor neuron cell bodies 11. Space in center of spinal cord that contains cerebrospinal fluid 30 (12.) Bulge in spinal cord containing cell bodies of motor neurons supplying upper limb 13. Wide, deep groove on ventral side of spinal cord 14. Extension of pia mater that attaches spinal cord to coccyx 15. Bulge in spinal cord at T9-T12 Identify the structures in Figure 17.7 by writing the answer in the blanks below. 1. 31 2. 3. 32 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 33 13. 14. 34 15. 35 FIGURE 17.7 Transverse section of spinal cord.
Sri K.
Madhur L.
B. Matching: Match each structure listed on the left with its correct description on the right. 1. musculocutaneous nerve 2. radial nerve 3. tibial nerve 4. median nerve 5. sciatic nerve 6. common fibular nerve 7. human spinal cord 8. dura mater 9. pia mater 10. pig spinal cord A. serves muscles of antebrachium B. serves triceps brachii muscle C. medial nerve of lower hind limb D. serves biceps brachii E. lateral nerve of lower hind limb F. large nerve of sacral plexus G. 38 to 40 pairs of spinal nerves H. meningeal layer on surface of spinal cord I. 31 pairs of spinal nerves J. outer covering of spinal cord
Recommended Textbooks
Biology for AP Courses
Objective Biology for NEET
Introduction to General, Organic and Biochemistry
Transcript
18,000,000+
Students on Numerade
Trusted by students at 8,000+ universities
Watch the video solution with this free unlock.
EMAIL
PASSWORD