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Understanding Spinal Cord Anatomy Quiz

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What is the primary function of the spinal cord?

To transmit signals between the brain and the body

Explanation

Facilitates communication between the brain and the body.

What is the term for the outermost layer of the meninges surrounding the spinal cord?

Dura mater

Explanation

Outermost layer of protective meninges.

Which condition results from the inflammation of the protective covering of the spinal cord?

Meningitis

Explanation

Inflammation of the spinal cord's protective covering.

What is the term for the bony canal formed by the vertebral arch and housing the spinal cord?

Vertebral foramen

Explanation

Bony canal enclosing the spinal cord.

Which part of the spinal cord is responsible for the coordination of reflexes?

Gray matter

Explanation

Responsible for coordinating reflexes.

Which part of the spinal cord is responsible for transmitting motor signals to the muscles?

Ventral root

Explanation

Conveys motor signals to muscles.

What is the protective covering of the spinal cord called?

Meninges

Explanation

Protective layers surrounding the spinal cord.

Which vertebrae are located in the upper back and are associated with the ribcage?

Thoracic vertebrae

Explanation

Vertebrae connected to the ribcage in the upper back.

What is the term for the space within the vertebral column that contains the spinal cord?

Vertebral foramen

Explanation

Cavity within the vertebral column housing the spinal cord.

#10

What is the name of the large bundle of nerves that branches off from the spinal cord and travels down the back of the legs?

Sciatic nerve

Explanation

Major nerve bundle running down the legs.

#11

Which spinal cord region is responsible for controlling involuntary functions like heartbeat and breathing?

Thoracic

Explanation

Regulates involuntary functions in the thoracic region.

#12

What is the term for the bundle of nerves that extends beyond the spinal cord?

Plexus

Explanation

Network of nerves extending from the spinal cord.

#13

Which part of the spinal cord contains cell bodies of neurons and is darker in color?

Gray matter

Explanation

Darker region housing neuronal cell bodies.

#14

Which part of the spinal cord is responsible for relaying sensory information from the body to the brain?

Dorsal root

Explanation

Transmits sensory information to the brain.

#15

Which spinal cord injury results in the loss of movement and sensation in the lower limbs and lower trunk?

Lumbar spinal cord injury

Explanation

Results in loss of movement and sensation in lower limbs.

Understanding Spinal Cord Anatomy Quiz

What is the primary function of the spinal cord?

What is the term for the outermost layer of the meninges surrounding the spinal cord?

Which condition results from the inflammation of the protective covering of the spinal cord?

What is the term for the bony canal formed by the vertebral arch and housing the spinal cord?

Which part of the spinal cord is responsible for the coordination of reflexes?

Which part of the spinal cord is responsible for transmitting motor signals to the muscles?

What is the protective covering of the spinal cord called?

Which vertebrae are located in the upper back and are associated with the ribcage?

What is the term for the space within the vertebral column that contains the spinal cord?

What is the name of the large bundle of nerves that branches off from the spinal cord and travels down the back of the legs?

Which spinal cord region is responsible for controlling involuntary functions like heartbeat and breathing?

What is the term for the bundle of nerves that extends beyond the spinal cord?

Which part of the spinal cord contains cell bodies of neurons and is darker in color?

Which part of the spinal cord is responsible for relaying sensory information from the body to the brain?

Which spinal cord injury results in the loss of movement and sensation in the lower limbs and lower trunk?

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