Spinal Cord (Noun)
Meaning
A major part of the central nervous system which conducts sensory and motor nerve impulses to and from the brain; a long tubelike structure extending from the base of the brain through the vertebral canal to the upper lumbar region.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The spinal cord carries messages between the brain and the rest of the body.
- A severe injury to the spinal cord can cause paralysis or numbness in the body.
- The spinal cord is protected by the vertebral column and cerebrospinal fluid.
- Damage to the spinal cord can result in loss of sensation and motor control.
- Through the spinal cord, the brain receives information about sensations such as touch and pain.