Disorders of the Central Nervous System

Spinal cord disorders are anatomically related disorders to this is easy to point out now at this level of discussion. Currently there is no way to repair a spinal nerve. Once it is cut, that’s it, it’s severed and there’s no way to connect them again.

Spinal cord damage

Paralysis—loss of motor function

Paraesthesia—loss of sensation

Paraplegia—injury to the spinal cord is between T1 and L2 (What is located below L2?)

Paralysis of the lower limbs

Quadriplegia—injury to the spinal cord in the cervical region

Paralysis of all four limbs

Cord transection above nerves C3-C5 cuts off innervation to diaphragm (Diaphragm is innervated by C3-C5)

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anatomy-series-by-Artist-Michael-Reedy-4 — Painting by Michael Reedy

The Basics. Start here. This is your Foundation.

Epithelial and Connective Tissue

Skin, Hair, Nails, Sweat Glands

The Skeletal System

The Muscular System

YOU ARE HERE AT THE CNS

The Central Nervous System

The Peripheral Nervous System

The Autonomic Nervous System

The Autonomic Nervous System (Includes sympathetic and parasymphathetic systems)
Visceral Sensory Neurons and Referred Pain

Special Senses

The Cardiovascular System

Specialized Systems

The Endocrine System (Pituitary, Thyroid, Pancreas, Adrenal, Gonads, etc)
The Lymphatic System (Spleen, Thymus, Lymphatic vessels, nodes etc)
The Respiratory System (Lungs, Alveoli, Bronchi, Trachea, Larynx, Nasal cavities, etc)
The Immune System
The Urinary System: Kidneys
The Urinary System: Ureter and Urinary Bladder

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