The human spinal column

Spinal Column

The human spinal column

The spinal cord.

Spinal Cord

The spinal cord.

Portion of the spinal cord. 1: Body of cord; 2: A spinal nerve from left side of cord; 3: Anterior roots of a nerve; 4: Posterior roots.

Spinal Cord

Portion of the spinal cord. 1: Body of cord; 2: A spinal nerve from left side of cord; 3: Anterior roots…

Side view of the vertebra. 1: Body; 2: Processes; 3: Opening for spinal cord.

Vertebra

Side view of the vertebra. 1: Body; 2: Processes; 3: Opening for spinal cord.

Top view of the vertebra. 1: Body; 2: Processes; 3: Opening for spinal cord.

Vertebra

Top view of the vertebra. 1: Body; 2: Processes; 3: Opening for spinal cord.