Human Spinal Cord
Spinal Cord. The spinal cord is a part of the central nervous system. It is a long pipe-like structure arising from the medulla oblongata, part of the brain consisting of a collection of nerve fibres, running through the vertebral column of the backbone. It is segmented with a pair of roots …
Spinal Cord Nerves. 1 Cervical Nerves. Cervical means of the neck. There are 8 cervical nerves that emerge from the cervical spine (C1-C8). 2 Thoracic Nerves. 3 Lumbar Nerves. 4 Sacral Nerves. 5 Coccygeal Nerves.
Spinal Cord Nerves. 1 Cervical Nerves. Cervical means of the neck. There are 8 cervical nerves that emerge from the cervical spine (C1-C8). 2 Thoracic Nerves. 3 Lumbar Nerves. 4 Sacral Nerves. 5 Coccygeal Nerves.