Problem
Anterior spinal artery syndrome
Other Names:
Anterior cord syndrome Nature:
Anterior spinal artery syndrome refers to the anterior spinal artery that originates from the vertebral arteries and basal artery at the base of the brain and supplies the anterior two-thirds of the spinal cord to the upper thoracic (chest) region. The lesion produces variable loss of motor function and of sensitivity to pinprick and temperature, while preserving proprioception (position sense).
Broader Problems:
Spinal cord injury Aggravates:
Symptoms of sense organ diseases Values:
Syndrome Subject(s):
Medicine → Blood vesselsMedicine → Pathology
Medicine → Skeletal system
Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
Problem Type:
G: Very specific problems Date of last update
20.11.2019 – 18:44 CET