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Anatomy, Brain ... (CNS) is the brain and spinal cord. The brain is an important organ. It controls thought, memory ... heart and lungs. It also controls wakefulness. Spinal cord.  This is a large bundle of nerve ... anatomy brain;anatomy human brain;brain illustration;brain picture;brain diagram;p02588

provide cushioning and support. Large nerves called nerve roots lead from the spinal cord through ... the body. The signals are sent to and from your brain through the spinal cord. Sometimes the outer

Brain Tumors: Your Healthcare Team and Common Terms ... *Brain Tumors Team Common Terms ... means dead tissue. Nervous system.  This is the brain and spinal cord, and the nerves ... diagnoses and treats diseases of the nervous system, including the brain and spinal cord. Neuro ... 83350;Brain Tumors: Team Members and Commons Terms;common terms, brain tumors;healthcare team, brain tumors

*Acute Spinal Cord Injury ... Understanding Acute Spinal Cord Injury ... bundle of nerves that carries signals between the brain and the rest of the body. Acute spinal cord ... and promote independence. How do I manage an acute spinal cord injury? SCIs impact all parts of ... acute spinal cord injury;spinal code injury;quadriplegia;paraplegia;acute spinal cord injury cause ... ;acute spinal cord injury symptom;acute spinal cord injury diagnosis;acute spinal cord injury treatment;spinal cord injury rehabilitation;p01180

. These nerve fibers carry signals between the brain and body. The spinal cord, just like the brain, is ... . Running through the spinal canal is a long bundle of nerves and nerve cells called the spinal cord

the front or bottom of the brain or top of the spinal cord. Understanding Endoscopic Endonasal ... the front or bottom of the brain or top of the spinal cord. A surgeon puts a thin tube (endoscope ... 90773;Endoscopic Endonasal Surgery;brain tumor;endoscope;pituitary tumor;cerebrospinal fluid;optic nerve;arteriovenous malformation;AVM

spinal cord is a bundle of nerves that carries messages between the brain and the rest of the body ... Car accidents, falls, and other injuries are a common cause of acute spinal cord injury. Acute

Spinal Cord Injury ... A spinal cord injury can cause reduced feeling and movement in certain parts of the body ... fused vertebrae The spinal cord runs through the center of the vertebrae from the base of the brain ... 41171;Understanding Spinal Cord Injury (SCI);understanding SCI;understanding Spinal cord injury;spinal cord injury

*Spinal Cord Injury ... protected by the bones of your spine. The spinal cord nerves carry messages between the brain and the ... Car accidents, falls, sports injuries, and gunshot wounds cause most spinal cord damage ... 85319;Spinal Cord Injury (acute);spinal Cord Injuries;Spinal Cord Trauma;Spinal Cord Traumas;acute spinal cord injury;spinal cord injury, acute

(CSF). CSF is a fluid that surrounds the brain and spinal cord. The test also measures the ... cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). CSF is a fluid that surrounds the brain and spinal cord. The test also ... spinal tap;lumbar puncture;LP;meningitis;encephalitis;subarachnoid bleeding;Reye syndrome;myelitis

develop in the spinal cord, nerve roots, and other tissues. This test is also called myelography ... for problems in the spinal canal. Problems can develop in the spinal cord, nerve roots, and other ... myelography;P07670;spinal canal;myelogram

). This checks the health of the fluid around the brain and spinal cord. This fluid is called ... often, it affects only the motor or only the sensory nerves. Motor and sensory nerves are located all

(lamina). This helps relieve compression of the spinal cord or the nerve roots that may be ... of the vertebral bone (lamina). This helps ease pressure on the spinal cord or the nerve roots that

consists of the brain and spinal cord. Peripheral nervous system. This consists of the peripheral ... nerves and the autonomic nerves. The main organs of the nervous system include: Brain

inflammation can harm the spinal cord and brain. It can also stop your nerve cells from working the way ... the brain and spinal cord. Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML) is also caused by a virus

? In multiple sclerosis (MS), the central nervous system, which includes the brain and spinal cord ... spine. This may find areas of damage in your brain or spinal cord that suggest you may have MS

bundle of nerves that runs from your brain to your lower back. The nerves of the spinal cord let ... intervertebral disk presses into the space of the spinal cord and nerves. This can happen if a disk is

system (consisting of the brain and spinal cord) and the peripheral nervous system (consisting of all ... muscles and glands In addition to the brain and spinal cord, principal organs of the nervous system ... Anatomy Nervous System, Anatomy Brain, Neurological Diagnostic Tests, Brain Tumors, Neurological

type of surgery that treats problems of the brain and nerves. Endovascular neurosurgery is a ... to treat spinal problems. These include fractures, tumors, compressed nerves, and other conditions ... neurosurgery;radiology;catheters;spinal cord;minimally invasive;39

*Spinal Cord Stimulation ... . Spinal Cord Stimulation Pain messages travel over nerve pathways to the spinal cord, inside the ... spine. The spinal cord carries the messages to the brain. Constant pain messages can cause long ... 83761;spinal cord stimulation;pain management;chronic pain treatment