Spinal Cord Summary
In this article, we will discuss the differences between grey and white matter of the spinal cord. We’ll also cover the protective coating of the spinal cord and the blood vessels of the spinal cord.
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Author: William Maish
Atypical Vertebrae of the Vertebral Column
In this article, we look at specific identifying features of each vertebral region and why some of these are called atypical vertebrae.
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The Vertebral Column
In this article, we discuss the osteology of the vertebral column, identify the different regions of the spine, and discuss clinically relevant examples.
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The Descending Tracts of the Central Nervous System
An overview of the descending tracts of the CNS including the pyramidal tracts (corticospinal tracts, corticobulbal tracts) and extrapyramidal tracts.
Read More The Ascending Tracts of the Central Nervous System
An overview of the ascending tracts of the CNS, including the dorsal column-medial lemniscus (DCML), spinothalamic tract and spinocerebellar tracts
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The Hypoglossal Nerve (CN XII)
An overview of the hypoglossal nerve (CN XII), including its course, branches, function, clinical assessment and clinical relevance.
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The Accessory Nerve (CN XI)
An overview of the accessory nerve (CN XI), including its course, branches, function, clinical assessment and clinical relevance.
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The Vagus Nerve (CN X)
An overview of the anatomy of the vagus nerve, including its course, branches, function and clinical relevance.
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The Glossopharyngeal Nerve (CN IX)
An overview of the anatomy of the glossopharyngeal nerve including its course, branches, function and clinical relevance.
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The Vestibulocochlear Nerve (CN VIII)
An overview of the anatomy of the vestibulocochlear nerve (CN VIII) including its course, functions and clinical relevance.
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