motoneurons in the spinal cord

cdurfee99 · 11-20-2001, 01:44 PM

Can anyone tell me where the motoneurons are most prevalent in the cord? Does a lower injury constitute less potential for lower body parts and organs? I incorrectly assumed that for anyone paralyzed with a spinal injury, there were no motoneurons.

Jeff · 11-20-2001, 02:10 PM

you're talking about damage to motoneurons at the injury site. You have motoneurons extending the length of the cord. Depending on where your injury is, you might need neuron replacement to reinnervate that part of your body.

~See you at the SCIWire-used-to-be-paralyzed Reunion

~

11-20-2001, 01:44 PM	#1
cdurfee99 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: bedford, n.y., usa Posts: 138	motoneurons in the spinal cord Can anyone tell me where the motoneurons are most prevalent in the cord? Does a lower injury constitute less potential for lower body parts and organs? I incorrectly assumed that for anyone paralyzed with a spinal injury, there were no motoneurons.

11-20-2001, 02:10 PM	#2
Jeff Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Brunswick, NJ, USA Posts: 6,858	I think you're talking about damage to motoneurons at the injury site. You have motoneurons extending the length of the cord. Depending on where your injury is, you might need neuron replacement to reinnervate that part of your body. ~See you at the SCIWire-used-to-be-paralyzed Reunion ~

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