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Medulla Spinalis.
Medulla Spinalis - as a noun
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
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
spinal cordExample Sentences
"The medulla spinalis is a long, thin, tubular bundle of nervous tissue and support cells that extends from the brainstem to the lumbar region of the vertebral canal."
"Damage to the medulla spinalis can lead to loss of sensation and paralysis in the lower body."
"The medulla spinalis is protected by the bony structures of the vertebral column."
"A spinal tap is a medical procedure that involves inserting a needle into the medulla spinalis to collect cerebrospinal fluid."
"The medulla spinalis is composed of both gray and white matter."
