Spinal Cord 101

Learn about the basics of spinal cord injury anatomy and physiology, the types and levels of spinal cord injury (SCI) and how SCI can affect the body.

Gain a better understanding of treatment available at trauma centres, in acute care hospitals and in rehabilitation hospitals. Connect with community organizations that can provide support to help people with SCI return to community life.

As Spinal Cord Connections continues to build this section of the website, we welcome your ideas for topics that would be helpful and of interest to you. Contact our web editor to share your ideas.

• Circulatory System
  Your circulatory system is made up of your heart, arteries, capillaries, and veins. The circulatory system moves oxygen, carbon dioxide, and nutrients throughout your body. Blood travels throughout your body by way of this system. Spinal cord injury [SCI] causes some changes to the circulatory syste...
  

  Posted on: Wed, Mar 30, 2011

• The Spine
  Learn about the anatomy and physiology of the spine.
  

  Posted on: Fri, May 28, 2010

• Types of SCI
  Learn about the types and levels of spinal cord injury (SCI).
  

  Posted on: Fri, May 28, 2010