Spina Bifida Occulta Overview
Spina bifida occulta is considered to be the mildest form of the condition. It is estimated 10 t0 20 percent of all humans have this … Read more
Spinal Cord
How to Model a Spinal Cord for an Anatomy Project
Your science teacher was right: If you want to understand how the body works, make a model. One of the most complex parts of the … Read more
Sacral Agenesis – Condition that Affects the Spinal Cord
Sacral agenesis is a condition that affects the spinal cord. The sacrum lies at the base of the spine, just above the coccyx (commonly known … Read more
What is Astrocytoma?
Astrocytoma is a type of malignant brain tumor. Specifically, Astrocytoma is cancer of the astrocytes, which are star-shaped cells which are a type of glial … Read more
Complications of Spinal Surgery
Introduction When undergoing any type of surgery, there is risk of complication, but when it’s spinal surgery, the complications can be very serious because the … Read more
Facts About Spinal-Cord Injuries: A Basic Overview of the Condition
Spinal cord disease, spinal cord damage or spinal cord trans-section syndrome are some of the terms used to identify the most commonly known term of … Read more
Tethered Spinal Cord Symptoms & Treatment
The spinal cord is located in the dural tube, which is actually a fluid-filled sac inside the spinal column. This spinal fluid protects the spinal … Read more