title: Blood supply to the spinal cord: anatomic and physiologic correlations.
abstract: Although the subject has been studied for many years, the clinician's understanding of the blood supply to the spinal cord is complicated by both confusing nomenclature and conflicting data. This review attempts to clarify prevailing thoughts on the arterial and venous structures in this clinically important area.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, University of Chicago, IL 60637.
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Brockstein
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Johns
authors.forename: B L
authors.initials: BL
authors.lastname: Gewertz
mesh_terms: D001158:Arteries / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000502:physiology; D006801:Humans; D013116:Spinal Cord / Q000098:blood supply*; D009626:Terminology as Topic; D014680:Veins / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000502:physiology