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Write a short note on Spinal cord.

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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.

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