Figure 14.1

Using the above- referenced diagrams of the superficial anatomy and orientation of the adult spinal cord (posterior view)and inferior views of cross-sections through representative segments of the spinal cord, showing the arrangement of gray and white matter, identify the specified labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions.
-Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label O.
A) Ventral root
B) Dorsal root ganglion
C) Central canal
D) White matter
E) Anterior median fissure

Question

Figure 14.1
  
Using the above- referenced diagrams of the superficial anatomy and orientation of the adult spinal cord (posterior view)and inferior views of cross-sections through representative segments of the spinal cord, showing the arrangement of gray and white matter, identify the specified labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions.
-Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label O.
A) Ventral root 
B) Dorsal root ganglion 
C) Central canal 
D) White matter 
E) Anterior median fissure

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Label O is pointing to a dorsal root ganglion, which is a cluster of sensory neuron cell bodies located outside the spinal cord.

Figure 14.1 Using the Above- Referenced Diagrams of the Superficial Anatomy and of the Superficial