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Central nervous system

 

The central nervous system is composed of the brain and spinal cord. Your brain and spinal cord serve as the main "processing center" for your entire nervous system. They control all the workings of your body.

 

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Dorland's Online Medical Dictionary. Available at: www.dorlands.com//def.jsp?id=100105268. Accessed June 3, 2015.

Griggs RC, Józefowicz RF, Aminoff MJ. Approach to the patient with neurologic disease. In: Goldman L, Schafer AI, eds. Goldman-Cecil Medicine . 25th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier Saunders; 2015:chap 396.

 
  • Vertebra and spinal nerves

    Vertebra and spinal nerves - illustration

    The spinal cord and its peripheral nerves are protected by the vertebral column, a stack of bones which surround and provide support. Between the vertebrae is a fluid-filled disk.

    Vertebra and spinal nerves

    illustration

    • Vertebra and spinal nerves

      Vertebra and spinal nerves - illustration

      The spinal cord and its peripheral nerves are protected by the vertebral column, a stack of bones which surround and provide support. Between the vertebrae is a fluid-filled disk.

      Vertebra and spinal nerves

      illustration

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        Review Date: 6/1/2015

        Reviewed By: Daniel Kantor, MD, Kantor Neurology, Coconut Creek, FL and immediate past president of the Florida Society of Neurology (FSN). Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Isla Ogilvie, PhD, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team.

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