MATERIA GRIS | MÉDULA ESPINAL | NEUROLOGÍA
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The study delves into the gray matter of the spinal cord, divided into nucleus and cortex sections, and discusses the organization of this matter in rexel sheets. It explains the various nuclei within the gray matter responsible for sensory and motor functions and their specific roles in different spinal segments from cervical to lumbar levels.
Insights
- The spinal cord's gray matter is divided into cortex and nuclei, with distinct functions related to sensation and motor control.
- Specific nuclei and structures within the gray matter correspond to different spinal cord segments, playing essential roles in innervating various muscles and coordinating bodily functions.
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Recent questions
What is gray matter in the spinal cord?
Gray matter in the spinal cord consists of nerve cells, dendrites, axons, and blood vessels. It is divided into cortex (neuronal bodies on the exposed surface) and nuclei (neuronal bodies embedded within the central nervous system).
What is the function of the posterior gray cords in the spinal cord?
The posterior gray cords contain four groups of nerve cells, including the gelatinous substance group related to pain and touch sensations, the nucleus proprius for proprioception, Clark's dorsal nucleus extending from C8 to L3 or L4, and the lateral gray cords for sympathetic and parasympathetic fibers.
How is gray matter organized in the spinal cord?
Gray matter in the spinal cord is further organized into 10 sheets called rexel sheets, aiding in the understanding of the spinal cord structure. These sheets help in identifying important nuclei within the gray matter and their corresponding positions.
What are the different nuclei present in the spinal cord's gray matter?
The spinal cord contains various nuclei within the gray matter, such as the posterior marginal nucleus, red nucleus (Rolando's gelatinous substance), green nucleus (nucleus proprius), dorsal nucleus (Clark's column), and lateral intermediate nucleus. Each nucleus plays crucial roles in sensory and motor functions.
How does the amount of gray matter in the spinal cord correlate with muscle innervation?
The amount of gray matter in the spinal cord is related to the muscle innervated by that level, with larger sizes in the cervical and lumbosacral regions. The cervical intumescence corresponds to the brachial plexus for upper extremities, while the lumbar intumescence corresponds to the lumbosacral plexus for lower extremities.
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