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What are the two functions of the spinal cord?

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pathway for sensory and motor impulses

responsible for reflexes

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How many longitudinal depressions does a spinal cord have?

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two

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Longitudinal depressions

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the posterior (or dorsal) median sulcus, dips internally on the posterior surface 
the anterior (or ventral) median fissure, is observed on its anterior surface
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Cervical region

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the superior-most region of the spinal cord
continuous with the medulla oblongata
contains neurons whose axons form the cervical spinal nerves

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Thoracic region

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lies inferior to the cervical region

thoracic spinal nerves are attached

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Lumbar region

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shorter segment of the spinal cord

contains the neurons for the lumbar spinal nerves

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Sacral region

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lies inferior to the lumbar region

contains the neurons for the sacral spinal nerves

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Coccygeal region

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most inferior “tip” of the spinal cord.

one pair of coccygeal spinal nerves arises

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What is the conus medullaris?

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The tapering inferior end of the spinal cord

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What does the conus medullaris mark?

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it marks the official “end” of the spinal cord proper

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How many pairs are spinal nerves does the spinal cord have?

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31 pairs of spinal nerves

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The 31 pairs connect to….

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CNS to muscles, receptors, and glands.

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How many cervical nerves does the spinal cord have?

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8 (C1–C8)

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How many thoracic nerves does the spinal cord have?

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12 (T1-T12)

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How many lumbar nerves does the spinal cord have?

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5 (L1-L5)

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How many sacral nerves does the spinal cord have?

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5 (S1-S5)

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How many coccygeal nerve does the spinal cord have?

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1 (Co)

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18
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The grey matter resembles a….

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Letter H or Butterfly

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Grey Matter is subdivided into what 4 components?

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anterior horns
lateral horns
posterior horns
the gray commissure

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How does a spinal nerve form?

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anterior root + posterior root = intervertebral foramen

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21
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Each spinal nerve is associated with the…..

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Vertebra of the same number

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22
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What is a Dermatomes?

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specific segment of skin supplied by a single spinal nerve

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What does the anterior (ventral) ramus supply?

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supply anterior and lateral regions of the neck, trunk, and all regions of the limbs

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What does the posterior (dorsal) ramus supply?

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supply back/posterior of neck and trunk, contain both sensory and motor neurons

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What is nerve plexuses?
A network of interweaving anterior rami of spinal nerves.
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What principal plexuses?
cervical plexuses, brachial plexuses, lumbar plexuses, and sacral plexuses
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Cervical plexus
C1-C4
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Brachial plexus
C5-T1
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Lumbar plexus
L1-L4
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Sacral plexus
L4-S4
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Why is stimulus required?
to initiate a response to sensory input
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What does a rapid response require?
few neurons be involved and synaptic delay be minimal
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What does a muscle and a nerve makeup?
a myotomes
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C3-5
Supply the diaphragm (mostly C4)
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C5
C5 also supplies bicep and deltoid
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C6
Bends the wrist back and rotates the arm
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C7
Straightens the elbow and wrist; pronates wrist
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C8
Bends the finger
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T1
Spreads the fingers and supplies small muscles of the hand
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T1-T12
supplies the chest wall and abdominal muscles
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T10- L2
Psychogenic erections (thought controlled)
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L2
Bends the hip
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L1-L4
Thigh flexion
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L2, L3, L4
Extension of leg at the knee and Thigh ADDuction
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L4, L5, S1
Thigh ABDuction, Dorsiflexion of foot, extension of toes
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L4, L5, S1, S2
Flexion of leg at the knee (hamstrings)
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L5, S1 , S2
Extension of leg at the hip (gluteus maximus) Plantar flexion of foot Flexion of toes
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S2, S3 , S4
Control a man's ability to have an erection and Ejaculation
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S3- S5
supply the bladder, bowel and sex organs and the anal and other pelvic muscles
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What is ipsilateral? (Touching HOT)
when both the receptor and effector organs of the reflex are on the same side of the spinal cord
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What is contralateral? (Steeping on SHARP)
when the sensory impulses from a receptor organ cross over through the spinal cord to activate effector organs in the opposite limb
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What is the simplest of reflexes?
Monosynaptic reflexes (ex. Reflex Hammer)
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What does Golgi tendon reflex do?
Prevents skeletal muscles from tensing excessively.
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Golgi Tendon
protects the muscle and tendon from excessive tension damage

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