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Lesson 5: The Spinal Cord
Introduction

This section provides an overview of the spinal cord and how it works.

After completing this lesson you should understand / be able to
 
bulletUnderstanding the structures in the spinal cord.
bulletUnderstand how spinal feedback loops work.
bulletUnderstand how reflexes work in coordination with other motor functions.

Important Terms
 
bulletCorticospinal tract
bulletDorsal Root Ganglion
bulletOther Pathways
bulletSpinal Thalamic Tract
bulletVertebrae
 

The Spinal Cord
TO-DO LIST
Readings Read:
Carlson, pgs 93-96, 275-278
Figures Memorize:
DeArmond Figure 99
Blackboard Anatomy Quiz
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Vertebral Column
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Spinal Cord Structures and Pathways
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Spinal Reflexes
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Spinal Cord Damage
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