Transverse cuts (gross structure)

Question 1

Sacral level- general shape and white:gray

Answer 1

round shape

-Gray matter&raquo_space; white matter (as there is not many descending tracts anymore and few ascending)

Question 2

Lumbar level- genra shape and white:gray

Answer 2

round shape

- 50/50 on gray matter and white matter

Question 3

Thoracic level- general shape and white:gray and where can you see intermediate septum

Answer 3

Round shape
- dorsal horns are long and slender and vertral horns are fairly small

gray matter&laquo_space;white matter

(above t6 can see post intermediate septum that seperates gracilis and cunaius fasicle)

Question 4

lower cervical- genral shap, white:gray

Answer 4

more oval shape

gray matter< white

Question 5

upper cervical- general shape, white:gray

Answer 5

• almost round

gray matter&laquo_space;white mater