Spinal cord

Definition (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medulla_spinalis)

The spinal cord is a long, thin, tubular bundle of nervous tissue and support cells that extends from the brain (the medulla oblongata specifically). The brain and spinal cord together make up the central nervous system (CNS). The spinal cord begins at the occipital bone and extends down to the space between the first and second lumbar vertebrae; it does not extend the entire length of the vertebral column. (Wikipedia)

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Medulla spinalis

Approved Date
04-Apr-2013

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