Learn
About Spinal Cord Injury
Understanding the spinal cord, the spinal column, and SCI.
The spinal cord runs through the center of the spinal column – a structure made up of 33 roughly cylindrical bones called vertebrae.
There are 31 pairs of spinal nerves divided into groups – cervical, thoracic, lumbar and sacral – according to the section of the spine from which they emerge. Here is how the body is affected when the spine is damaged.
C1 – C8
- C4 Diaphragm
- C5 Deltoid and Biceps
- C6 Wrist extensions
- C7 Triceps
- C8 Hand
T1 – T12
- T2 – T7 Chest Muscles
- T9 – T12 Abdominal Muscles
L1 – L5
- L1 – L5 Leg Muscles
S1 – S5
- S1 – S5 Significant with bowel, bladder, and sexual function
More information on SCI:
Understanding Spinal Cord Injury
Research Request
The SCITCS Craig Simpson Quality of Life Research Grants.
Click here for research funds application form
Make A Donation
Want to support the Spinal Cord Injury Treatment Centre Society? You can make a donation on-line by visiting PayPal.
Click the donation button below.
Thank You in advance for your generous support
Contact Information
Contact Number (780) 435-5933
Email: jamlamgra@shaw.ca
Theme by Think Up Themes Ltd. Powered by WordPress.
Get Involved