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