Question

Write a short note on Spinal cord.

Answer 1

Spinal Cord

The spinal cord is a cylindrical bundle of nerve fibers and associated tissues enclosed within the spine and connect all parts of the body to the brain.

• It begins in continuation with the medulla and extends downwards.
• It is enclosed in a bony cage called vertebral column and surrounded by membranes called meninges.
• The spinal cord is concerned with spinal reflex actions and the conduction of nerve impulses to and from the brain.