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Week 4 Notes - HSO202
Week 4 Notes - HSO202
Week 4 Notes - HSO202
Neurological Impairment
Spinal cord =
Travels within the vertebral canal with nerve roots emerging between
the vertebrae. The actual spinal cord is described as the texture of a
“ripe banana” suggesting the high risk of injury, therefore essential to
have a solid skeletal structure surrounding to protect, that is still
flexible to allow movement and pathways for the nerves entering and
exiting the spinal cord.
SCI =
Health conditions
Complete vs Incomplete