The spinal cord extends from the brainstem down the back and is encased in protective meningeal layers. It contains nervous tissue and cerebrospinal fluid within the central canal. Spinal nerves branch out from the spinal cord, connecting it to the rest of the body.

1. SPINAL CORD

2. SPINAL CORD
The spinal cord is a long, thin, tubular
structure made up of nervous tissue, which
extends from the medulla oblongata in the
brainstem to the lumbar region of the
vertebral column. It encloses the central
canal of the spinal cord, which contains
cerebrospinal fluid.

4. Meninges
Covering of brain and spinal cord is known
as Meninges.
Layers of meninges are:
• Dura mater
• Arachnoid mater
• Pia mater

8. STRUCTURES OF SPINAL
CORD

11. SPINAL NERVES

12. SPINAL CORD

13. SPINAL NERVES