Spinal Cord and Meninges

Question 1

Spinal Cord

Answer 1

column of nervous tissue extending from medulla oblongata to the second lumbar vertebral within the vertebral column

Question 2

Cauda Equina

Answer 2

“horse tail”, fan of nerve fibers

Question 3

Gray matter

Answer 3

containing cell bodies and dendrites

Question 4

White matter

Answer 4

containing nerve fiber tracts with myelin sheath

Question 5

Meninges

Answer 5

three layers of connective tissue membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord

Question 6

Dura mater

Answer 6

outermost membrane of the meninges, thick tough membrane contains channels (dural sinuses) that contain blood

Question 7

Subdural space

Answer 7

below dural membrane

Question 8

Arachnoid membrane

Answer 8

second layer surrounding the spinal cord and brain

Question 9

Subarachnoid space

Answer 9

contains cerebral spinal fluid (CSF)

Question 10

Pia mater

Answer 10

closest to the brain and spinal cord, contains delicate connective tissue with rich supply of blood vessels