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Research Paper | Medical Science | India | Volume 14 Issue 4, April 2025 | Popularity: 5.4 / 10
The Spinal Cord: Anatomical Structure, Functions and Clinical Implications
Mamta Choudhary, Shyoram Sharma
Abstract: A vital link between the brain and the rest of the body is the spinal cord, a cylindrical structure that runs from the brainstem to the lower back. Comprised of white matter descending tracts that facilitate sensory and motor communication and gray matter centrally, it is encased within the vertebral column and shielded by meninges and cerebrospinal fluid. In terms of function, the spinal cord plays a key role in delivering sensory data from the body to the brain, synchronizing reflexes independently through reflex arcs, and sending motor orders from the brain to the body. The clinical significance of the spinal cord is highlighted by the fact that damage to it can cause severe neurological deficits, such as paralysis and loss of sensation. Recent advances in spinal cord research, such as the creation of nerve bridges employing olfactory ensheathing cells, provide intriguing pathways for regaining function in people with spinal cord injuries. This article delves deeply into the structure of the spinal cord, explains its many roles in the nervous system, and examines current treatment approaches targeted at minimizing the effects of spinal cord injury.
Keywords: Gray matter, white matter, motor function, sensory pathways, reflex arcs, spinal cord injuries, neurological deficits, nerve regeneration, olfactory ensheathing cells, clinical therapies, and spinal cord anatomy
Edition: Volume 14 Issue 4, April 2025
Pages: 117 - 120
DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.21275/SR25331130614
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