Assignment Task: Please read through the case study below about a spinal cord injury and answer the questions.
A Case of Spinal Cord Injury by David F. Dean, Department of Biology, Spring Hill College
Question 1: Describe the functional anatomy of the spinal cord using the following terms: white matter, gray matter, tracts, roots, and spinal nerves.
Question 2: Define the terms reflex and spinal reflex, and identify the components of a reflex arc.
Question 3: Define the term spinal cord injury (sCI) and state its prevalence.
Question 4: Define the terms neurological level, tetraplegia, and paraplegic.
Question 5: Define the terms dermatome and myotome and explain how each relates to SCI.
Question 6: Define the term stretch reflex and describe how such reflexes are used to anatomically localize SCI.
Question 7: Based upon the results of Jason's neurological exam, what is the neurological level of his SCI?
Question 8: Discuss the management of SCI and the factors that determined the prognosis for this condition.