SPINAL CORD

is part of the central nervous system. | of the spinal nerves. Thus pain may be referred to tho It is really a continuation of the brain downwards. It | stomach or limbs, and mistakes may thus arise; stomach extends from the upper end of the spine to the middle of | ache, or “ growing pains,” may indicate disease of the the loins. It lies within the spinal canal, enclosed in a | spine. Such symptoms demand prompt medical aid. If protecting sheath of membrane. Between each of the | neglected, hunch back or cold absce may develop, and vertebra it gives off a pair of spinal nerves that leave the | the tuberculous disease may spread to other parts of the ~ see and ay te various parts of the trunk and limbs. | body and prove fatal.: nerve cen which control the bladder and anus, are [s. 412]