Functional Anatomy of the Spinal Cord
" The spinal cord (SC) is the anatomical structure of the central nervous system (CNS) serving as a processing and relay station from and to the peripheral nerves. This cylinder of gray and white matter receives motor inputs from the brain and a wide range of sensory information from the rest of the body. A clear understanding of SC anatomy and physiology, the distinction between vertebral segments and spinal segments, the correlation between the functional components of the spinal roots and the peripheral nerves, and a thorough knowledge of the motor, sensory, and autonomic pathways are of paramount importance for an accurate description of the different clinical symptoms and signs associated with spinal pathologies and traumas. "
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