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[[file:Human_Neuroaxis-en.svg|thumb|left]] [[image:Rostralcaudal.svg|thumb|left]] '''Neuraxis'''

The '''neuraxis''', also known as the '''neural axis''', is a term used in [[neuroanatomy]] to describe the central nervous system (CNS) as a continuous structure. It encompasses the entire length of the CNS, from the [[brain]] to the [[spinal cord]]. The neuraxis is a fundamental concept in understanding the organization and function of the nervous system.

==Structure==
The neuraxis is divided into several key regions:

* [[Brain]]
* [[Cerebrum]]
* [[Cerebellum]]
* [[Brainstem]]
* [[Midbrain]]
* [[Pons]]
* [[Medulla oblongata]]
* [[Spinal cord]]

Each of these regions has distinct anatomical and functional characteristics, contributing to the overall operation of the CNS.

==Function==
The neuraxis plays a crucial role in coordinating and integrating sensory and motor information. It is responsible for processing sensory input from the body and the external environment, as well as generating and controlling motor output. The neuraxis also supports higher cognitive functions, such as [[thought]], [[memory]], and [[emotion]].

==Development==
The development of the neuraxis begins early in [[embryogenesis]] with the formation of the [[neural tube]]. This structure eventually differentiates into the various components of the CNS. Proper development of the neuraxis is essential for normal neurological function, and disruptions can lead to congenital conditions such as [[spina bifida]] and [[anencephaly]].

==Clinical Significance==
Damage or disease affecting the neuraxis can have profound effects on an individual's health and functioning. Conditions such as [[multiple sclerosis]], [[amyotrophic lateral sclerosis]] (ALS), and [[spinal cord injury]] directly impact the neuraxis, leading to a range of neurological deficits.

==Research and Advances==
Ongoing research in neuroanatomy and neurophysiology continues to enhance our understanding of the neuraxis. Advances in imaging techniques, such as [[magnetic resonance imaging]] (MRI) and [[computed tomography]] (CT), have improved our ability to visualize and study the neuraxis in both health and disease.

==See Also==
* [[Central nervous system]]
* [[Peripheral nervous system]]
* [[Neuroanatomy]]
* [[Neurophysiology]]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External Links==
{{Commons category|Neuraxis}}

[[Category:Neuroanatomy]]
[[Category:Central nervous system]]
[[Category:Neuroscience]]

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