NEET PG DENTAL EXAM

Detailed explanation-1: -The spinal cord is an extension of the central nervous system (CNS), which consists of the brain and spinal cord. The spinal cord begins at the bottom of the brain stem (at the area called the medulla oblongata) and ends in the lower back, as it tapers to form a cone called the conus medullaris .

Detailed explanation-2: -The spinal nerves emanate from the spinal cord as pairs of nerves composed of both sensory and motor fibers that function as the intermediary between the central nervous system (CNS) and the periphery.

Detailed explanation-3: -The spinal cord is an extension of the brain. It carries messages to and from the brain via the network of peripheral nerves connected to it. Nerves also connect the spinal cord to a part of the brain called the brainstem.

Detailed explanation-4: -In humans there are 31 pairs: 8 cervical, 12 thoracic, 5 lumbar, 5 sacral, and 1 coccygeal. Each pair connects the spinal cord with a specific region of the body. Near the spinal cord each spinal nerve branches into two roots.