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.
Category: Anatomy of the Head
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.
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
The Hypoglossal Nerve (CN XII)
An overview of the hypoglossal nerve (CN XII), including its course, branches, function, clinical assessment and clinical relevance.
The Accessory Nerve (CN XI)
An overview of the accessory nerve (CN XI), including its course, branches, function, clinical assessment and clinical relevance.
The Vagus Nerve (CN X)
An overview of the anatomy of the vagus nerve, including its course, branches, function and clinical relevance.
The Glossopharyngeal Nerve (CN IX)
An overview of the anatomy of the glossopharyngeal nerve including its course, branches, function and clinical relevance.
The Vestibulocochlear Nerve (CN VIII)
An overview of the anatomy of the vestibulocochlear nerve (CN VIII) including its course, functions and clinical relevance.
The Facial Nerve (CN VII)
An overview of the anatomy of the facial nerve (CN VII) including its course, the facial nucleus, branches of the facial nerve and facial nerve palsy.
The Abducens Nerve (VI)
An overview of the abducens nerve, including its course, the role it plays in eye movements and abducens nerve palsy.
The Trigeminal Nerve (CN V)
An overview of the trigeminal nerve, including its course, nuclei, roots, branches, embryology and clinically relevant anatomy.
The Trochlear Nerve (CN IV)
An overview of the trochlear nerve (cranial nerve 4), including clinically relevant anatomy and associated pathology.
