SPINAL CORD

The spinal cord is a central nervous system structure that intermediates nerve impulses transmission between the brain and the peripheral nerves. The spinal cord has a roughly cylindrical shape, and it’s located inside the spine canal. Its extension is roughly 45 cm.

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This content is part of the Oncoclínicas glossary with all terms related to Oncology and its treatments.
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