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What happens to the body after a spinal cord injury?
If the spine is injured and sensitive tissue is destroyed, nerve and glial cells die within minutes to hours. This first damage is then followed by a “secondary damage”. Blood vessels rupture, leading to swelling and oxygen deficiency in the tissue. Other nerve cells die and the damage spreads.
What are the possible complications of a spinal cord injury?
Frequent complications in the acute phase after SCI are arrhythmias, bradycardia, hypotension, pain and spasticity. Knowledge of possible complications during the acute phase is important because they may be life-threatening and/or may lead to prolonged rehabilitation.
Is the spinal cord an organ?
However, a growing segment of the medical community is beginning to embrace the spinal cord as an organ. Since it is comprised of a common tissue throughout, the spinal cord’s design acts as a single unit in its function for the numerous parts of the body.
What organs does the spinal cord work with?
The brain and the spinal cord work together. The spinal cord is the link between the brain and the nerves in the rest of the body.
What is neural claudication?
Neurogenic claudication (NC), also known as pseudoclaudication, is the most common symptom of lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) and describes intermittent leg pain from impingement of the nerves emanating from the spinal cord. Neurogenic means that the problem originates within the nervous system.
What organ is the spinal cord an extension of?
The spinal cord 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 brain stem (at the area called the medulla oblongata) and ends in the lower back, as it tapers to form a cone called the conus medullaris.
What organ system is the spleen in?
The spleen is part of your lymphatic system, which fights infection and keeps your body fluids in balance. It contains white blood cells that fight germs. Your spleen also helps control the amount of blood in your body, and destroys old and damaged cells.
What system is the tongue in?
The tongue is a muscular organ in the mouth of a typical tetrapod. It manipulates food for mastication and swallowing as part of the digestive process, and is the primary organ of taste….
| Tongue | |
|---|---|
| System | Alimentary tract, gustatory system |
| Artery | lingual, tonsillar branch, ascending pharyngeal |
| Vein | lingual |
What is Foraminal?
The foramina are bony passageways located between the vertebrae in the spine. Their primary purpose is to provide an exit path for nerves leaving the spinal cord and traveling to other parts of the body.