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Relating to a spine, spinal cord, or to the backbone: This is characterized by the functioning of the spinal column independently of the brain, as from an accident, disease, or, in the case of animals, experimental transection, such as in a spinal animal or preparation.
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common spinal sciatica
A sciatic neuralgia with pain in the lumbosacral region that radiates down the back of the thigh, the lateral aspect of the leg, and into the foot.
It results from involvement of the sciatic nerve roots or trunk by tumor, intervertebral disk, or inflammation.
It may be accompanied by a neurologic deficit of the reflexes, muscle power, or sensation in the involved lower extremity.
electric spinal orthosis, ESO
An electric device that helps control curvature of the spine by stimulating back muscles.
The portable battery-powered machine does not correct scoliosis (abnormal lateral curvature of the spine); however, it apparently does keep it from getting worse.
intermittent spinal claudication
Intermittent symptoms of spinal cord dysfunction; such as, weakness, paresthesiae (skin sensations, such as burning, itching, or tingling), and sphincter (circular band of muscle that surrounds an opening or passage in the body) disturbance, bought on by physical exertion.
spinal canal
(s) (noun), spinal canals
(pl)A vertebral passageway containing the spinal cord and its membranes: Lumbar spinal stenosis is a widespread disorder that creates increased pressure or stress in the spinal canal.
spinal cavity
(SPIGH nuhl KAHV i tee) (s) (noun), spinal cavities
(pl)1. A cavity located within the spinal column and that surrounds and protects the spinal cord.
2. Etymology: from Late Latin spinalis, which came from Latin spina, "back bone" and cavity is from Middle French cavité (13th century), from Late Latin cavitas, "hollowness" which came from Latin cavus, "hollow".
spinal column
(s) (noun), spinal columns
(pl)The backbone or the vertebral supporting structure in a body: The spinal column in a human consists of 33 vertebrae that are placed upon each other allowing 26 of them to be moved.
spinal cord
(s) (noun), spinal cords
(pl)A nerve tissue, thick, very light in color, and formed like a rope, which passes from the brain down through the spine: The spinal cord has nerves which branch off to all parts of a person's body.
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spinal cord
The major column of nerve tissue that is connected to the brain and that lies within the vertebral canal and from which the spinal nerves emerge.
Thirty-one pairs of spinal nerves originate in the spinal cord: eight cervical , twelve thoracic, 5 lumbar, five sacral, and one coccygeal.
The spinal cord and the brain constitute the central nervous system (CNS). The spinal cord consists of nerve fibers that transmit impulses to and from the brain.
Like the brain, the spinal cord is covered by three connective-tissue envelopes called the meninges. The space between the outer and middle envelopes is filled with cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), a clear colorless fluid that cushions the spinal cord against strong and sudden shocks.
