spinal cord

GPTKB entity

Statements (50)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:anatomical_structure
gptkbp:associatedWith gptkb:transverse_myelitis
amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
multiple sclerosis
spinal cord injury
gptkbp:composedOf nervous tissue
gptkbp:connectsTo gptkb:medulla_oblongata
gptkbp:contains white matter
gray matter
gptkbp:continuedBy gptkb:cauda_equina
gptkbp:coveredBy gptkb:arachnoid_mater
gptkb:dura_mater
gptkb:pia_mater
gptkbp:developedBy derived from neural tube
gptkbp:endDate gptkb:conus_medullaris
gptkb:lumbar_region_(L1-L2)
gptkbp:extendsTo gptkb:foramen_magnum
gptkbp:firstDescribed gptkb:Herophilus
gptkbp:function transmit nerve signals between brain and body
gptkbp:givesRiseTo gptkb:spinal_nerves
gptkbp:hasClinicalTest spinal tap
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label spinal cord
gptkbp:innervates gptkb:skin
organs
muscles
gptkbp:involvedIn reflex actions
gptkbp:length about 40-45 cm in adults
gptkbp:locatedIn vertebral column
gptkbp:partOf central nervous system
gptkbp:photographed gptkb:CT_scan
MRI
gptkbp:protectedBy gptkb:bone
gptkbp:region cervical
coccygeal
lumbar
sacral
thoracic
gptkbp:scientificName gptkb:medulla_spinalis
gptkbp:section 31 segments
gptkbp:segmentGivesRiseTo pair of spinal nerves
gptkbp:structure gptkb:central_canal
gptkb:dorsal_horn
gptkb:ventral_horn
gptkbp:supplies gptkb:anterior_spinal_artery
gptkb:posterior_spinal_arteries
gptkbp:surroundedBy gptkb:meninges
gptkbp:transmittedBy motor information
sensory information
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Brodmann_area_4
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4