Actually, how vital is that part for human life?
Science related to the anatomy of the human body studies the Spinal Cord or spinal cord which is an extension of the central nervous system (CNS), which consists of the brain and spinal cord. The spinal cord begins at the bottom of the brainstem (in an area called the medulla oblongata) and ends at the lower back.
Anatomically, the spinal cord runs along the top of the highest cervical vertebra (C1 vertebrae) to approximately the level of the L1 vertebra, which is the highest low back vertebra and is found just below the ribs.
The spinal cord is located inside the spine, which is made up of 33 bones called vertebrae. Five vertebrae are fused together to form the sacrum (part of the pelvis), and four smaller vertebrae are fused to form the coccyx (tailbone).
To answer the question of how vital this bone is, we launched the website of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) as seen on Wednesday (15/12/2021). It is explained that through the peripheral nervous system (PNS), nerve impulses travel to and from the brain via the spinal cord to specific locations in the body.
The PNS is a complex nervous system that branches off from the spinal nerve roots. These nerves travel outside the spinal canal to the upper extremities (arms, hands and fingers), to the muscles of the trunk, to the upper and lower extremities (arms, hands, fingers, feet, feet and toes) to the organs of the body. other organs in the body.
Any impairment of spinal cord function by disease or injury to some degree can result in loss of sensation and motor function, depending on which part is affected. In addition, the severity of the disease or injury also affects the loss of function of certain limbs, either temporarily (can be repaired) or even permanent loss.
Therefore, spinal cord injury is a condition that is quite dangerous. Immediately consult a specialist when experiencing problems with the spine.
