Enlarged cross-section of spinal cord with membrane, vessels and nerves

Anatomically, the model shows a cross-section of the spinal cord and a spinal nerve. The model shows many of the details in 3 dimensions. The following is seen (mentioned from the middle outwards):



The gray matter in a relatively dark color that has the shape of a "butterfly" that encircles the central canal


The white substance that lies "outside" the grey. Seen in a lighter color


Arteries and veins


The 3 spinal membranes/meninges


A spinal nerve


The stand also shows 4 simple illustrations of the shape of the spinal cord corresponding to the neck, chest, lower back and sacrum


The model's many details and naming make it possible to study specific details such as the anterior horn, lateral horn and posterior horn (cornu anterius, lateral and posterius) in the gray matter as well as the front, side and back cord (funiculus anterior, lateralis and posterior) in the white matter substance.