BSC 1083 chapter objectives
The Nervous System:The Spinal Cord and Spinal Nerves
Textbook chapter: 18.
1. Describe and identify the protective layers and spaces around the spinal cord,
as well as Cerebrospinal fluid.
2. Describe the gross anatomy of the spinal cord.
3. Describe the cross-sectional anatomy of the spinal cord, including specific
neuron types.
4. Describe the structure of a nerve.
Be able to locate and recognize the following structures.
| epineurium |
posterior nerve root |
epidural space |
| perineurium |
anterior nerve root |
dura matter |
| endoneurium |
posterior root ganglion |
subarachnoid space |
| |
gray matter |
pia mater |
| spinal nerve |
white matter |
|
| spinal cord |
cerebrospinal fluid |
|
Professor
Thomas M. Lancraft
Human Anatomy
Course
at St. Petersburg College
St. Petersburg/Gibbs Campus
04/2007