Chord
Chord (medicine)
Chord (/kɔːrd/), in the field of medicine, refers to a cord-like structure of the body, such as the spinal cord or umbilical cord. The term is derived from the Latin word chorda, which means "string" or "cord".
Spinal Cord
The Spinal Cord is a long, thin, tubular structure made up of nervous tissue, which extends from the medulla oblongata in the brainstem to the lumbar region of the vertebral column. It encloses the central canal of the spinal cord, which contains cerebrospinal fluid.
Umbilical Cord
The Umbilical Cord is a conduit between the developing embryo or fetus and the placenta. It usually contains two arteries (the umbilical arteries) and one vein (the umbilical vein), buried within Wharton's jelly.
Related Terms
- Nervous System: The complex, highly specialized body system that coordinates body activities. It is made up of the brain, spinal cord, and nerves.
- Vertebral Column: Also known as the backbone or spine, it is a column usually consisting of 24 articulating vertebrae and 9 fused vertebrae in the sacrum and the coccyx.
- Cerebrospinal Fluid: A clear, colorless body fluid found in the brain and spinal cord. It is produced by specialised ependymal cells in the choroid plexuses of the ventricles of the brain.
See Also
- Nervous Tissue
- Brainstem
- Medulla Oblongata
- Lumbar Region
- Embryo
- Fetus
- Placenta
- Wharton's Jelly
- Umbilical Arteries
- Umbilical Vein
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Chord
- Wikipedia's article - Chord
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