Spinal cord & spinal nerves
Product code: HP1205
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Whole Whole region / system / unpaired organ.
The spinal cord carries sensory and motor information between the brain and body, and contains reflex pathways associated with tendons, muscles, withdrawal, and viscera. It is formed by numerous axon tracts, interneurons, synapses, nerve cell bodies, and neural support cells, all of which contribute to its changing regional morphology. This Silicone Plastinate reveals the external structure of the spinal cord and the origin and course of the proximal parts of the associated spinal nerves. The position and structure of the cauda equina can be explored, alongside the meningeal coverings and related spaces.
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Stand mounted
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Human tissue with unique ID
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Full aftersales support
Key features include
- Spinal cord, from approximately C4 to the conus medullaris.
- Dura and arachnoid retained and opened anteriorly via a median sagittal cut.
- Denticulate ligament.
- Changing morphology of the spinal cord across regions.
- Rootlets, roots, ganglia, and proximal parts of the spinal nerves.
- Orientation and course of the spinal nerves within the subarachnoid space.
- Cauda equina, lumbar cistern, and the termination of the subarachnoid space.
- Differential sizes of the spinal nerves relative to their function.
- Parts of the brachial, lumbar, and sacral plexuses.
Possible variants or pathology (not guaranteed)
- Starting level of the spinal cord ranges from C2 to C5.
- Length of the spinal nerves.
- Pattern of spinal nerves contributing to a plexus.
- Branching pattern of nerves and plexuses.
Available customisations
- Retain and polymer inject the arterial supply.
- Please contact us to discuss bespoke customisations.
