Spinal Cord & Tracts

1.External features and blood supply of spinal cord

2.Spinal cord – gross anatomical features, blood supply and vertebral levels of spinal segments

1.Extent and external features of spinal cord

2.Describe the site and structures pierced while performing a lumbar puncture

3.Coverings and blood supply of spinal cord

4.Draw a neat labelled diagram of medulla oblongata at the level of sensory decussation

5.Medial lemniscus

1.Transverse section of medulla oblongata at the level of sensory decussation. Name the following

2.Transverse section of medulla at the level of motor decussation

3.Level of lumbar puncture

4.Typical thoracic spinal nerve

5.Transverse section of medulla at the level of olive

1.Transection of the lateral spinothalamic tract results in

• a) Loss of pain and temperature sensation
• b) Complete flaccid paralysis
• c) Spastic paresis
• d) Cerebellar incoordination