Spinal physiology

Sadaquate Khan; Kevin Tsang; Lamia Nayeb

doi:10.1093/med/9780198746706.003.0058

Spinal physiology

Sadaquate Khan, Kevin Tsang, Lamia Nayeb

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The spinal column in addition to its mechanical and structural role in bipedal primates also plays an important role in three physiological processes: motor control, sensory perception, and autonomic function. This chapter aims to describe the role of the spinal cord in these physiological processes and the patterns of deficit that result from injuries to the spinal cord. The initial section will cover spinal tract anatomy of transmission of pain, proprioception, motor function, and coordination. This will be followed by a description of autonomic control of bladder, bowel, sexual function, and blood pressure. The final segment will describe the patterns of neurological deficit resulting from spinal cord injury.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Oxford Textbook of Neurological Surgery
Editors	Ramez Kirollos, Adel Helmy, Simon Thomson, Peter Hutchinson
Publisher	Oxford University Press
Chapter	58
Pages	679-686
Number of pages	8
ISBN (Electronic)	9780191808999
ISBN (Print)	9780198746706
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1093/med/9780198746706.003.0058
Publication status	Published - Sept 2019

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