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View Article  Diagram - Spinal Tap 2
CSF protects the brain and spinal cord from injury by acting like a liquid cushion. CSF is usually obtained through a lumbar puncture (spinal tap). During the procedure,   more »
View Article  Diagram - Spinal Tap
Cerebral spinal fluid (CSF) is a clear fluid that circulates in the space surrounding the spinal cord and brain. CSF protects the brain and spinal cord from injury by acting like a liquid cushion.   more »
View Article  Diagram - Spinal Needle
A lumbar puncture, or spinal tap, is a procedure to collect cerebrospinal fluid to check for the presence of disease or injury. A spinal needle is inserted, usually between the 3rd and 4th lumbar vertebrae in the lower spine. Once the needle is   more »
View Article  Diagram - conduction of Nerve Fiber

 

 

Normal Conduction in Myelinated Nerve Fiber

 

 

 

 

 

 

Conduction in a Demyelinated Nerve Fiber-KH



This slide shows abnormal conduction in a nerve fiber in demyelinating diseases.