Consisting of grey and white matter the spinal cord lies protected within the spinal canal of the vertebral column, it's average length is about 45cm.

Further information can be found at:

• MGH Neurosurgery's guide to organizations providing support and education regarding spinal cord injury and paralysis.
• University of Maryland Spinal Cord Injury Info (gopher)
• SCI Web
• SCI Support Network with The Cord Newsletter
• Spinal Cord Injury Links
• National Spinal Cord Injury Association

Further information can be found at:

Spinal cord, Nerve damage, back pain

New Jersey Governor Signs New Law for Spinal Cord Research
The Christopher Reeve Paralysis Foundation plays key part in New Jersey leading the way for other states to step up research.

Map of Spinal Cord
The loss of function depends on what part of spine is damaged. This map of the spinal cord helps you understand how the spinal cord injury affects your life.

Rambo-izing Nerve Injury
New breakthroughs in spinal cord injury -- regrowth, passing the break, and new hope.. 

Science Meets Challenge
Spinal cord injury used to mean death. Today spinal cord injury remains devastating due to the complexity, delicacy, and importance of the spinal cord.

Spinal Cord Injury
A fabulous, searchable resource of information about SCI. Everything from diagnosis to treatment to psychological impact to news. 

Spinal Cord Society
Reserach in Gainesville on human transplant trials.

Types of Spinal Cord Injuries
FAQ's to help you understand the various types of spinal cord injuries.