Post on 14-Dec-2015
Spinal Cord
By
Michael J. Harman
Meninges
Meninges: Pia MaterThin inner membrane covering brain and spinal cord
Meninges: Arachnoid materWeb-like membrane located between the pia and dura mater
Meninges: Dura materTough outermost layer of meninges
Anterior median fissure
Posterior median sulcus
Central canal
Dorsal root
Dorsal root ganglion
Ventral root
Spinal nerve
Gray matter
Gray commissure
Posterior horn
Lateral horn
Anterior horn
White matter
Anterior column
Lateral column
Posterior column
Conus medullarisEnd of the spinal cord
Cauda equinaFrom the conus medullaris down
Filum terminaleExtends from end of conus medullarisand attaches to the coccyx
Coccygeal nerve (1)
Intercostal nerves
Cervical plexus
Sacral plexus