Spinal Cord

Question 1

spinal cord origin:

Answer 1

foramen magnum

Question 2

end of the spinal cord

Answer 2

concus medillaris

Question 3

define cervical & lumbar enlargements:

Answer 3

expanded areas of the spinal cord, diameter increases at cervical & lumbar areas

Question 4

Lumbar enlargement:

Answer 4

is a widened area of the spinal cord that gives attachment to the nerves which supply the lower limbs

syatic, femoral nerves

Question 5

Cauda Equina:

Answer 5

inferior/lower spinal roots

lumbar, sacral, coccygeal spinal nerve roots

lumbar 3: travel inferiorly w/ veterbral canal & bladder control

Question 6

Spinal function:

Answer 6

locomotion

signal conduction

unconscious reactions

causes reflexes

Question 7

Postural Reflex:

Answer 7

keeps you standing upright

Question 8

Flexor Reflex:

Answer 8

withdraws reflexs (pain)
 spinal reflex intended to protect the body from damaging stimuli.