Spinal Cord Anatomy. A protective layer of bone called the vertebral column covers and protects your spinal cord. The spinal cord is made up of bundles of nerves the spinal cord carries signals from your body to your brain, and vice versa.

Neurons are the basic unit of nervous tissue. It then travels inferiorly within the vertebral canal, surrounded by the spinal meninges containing cerebrospinal fluid. Tap card to see definition 👆.