Long-term Effects of Lower Spinal Cord Compression - Medical Illustration, Human Anatomy Drawing
Spinal Cord Injury - Long-term Effects of Compression. This medical exhibit depicts compression-related death of spinal cord fibers in the region of the conus medullaris at vertebral level T12-L1 (lower spinal cord) and the resultant long-term dysfunction of female body organs below that spinal cord level. Areas affected include the uterus, urinary bladder, bowel, anus, sexual organs and legs.