A Working Knowledge of _______________ and a Course in Anatomy

question 101

Short Answer

A working knowledge of _______________ and a course in anatomy and physiology are essential to becoming a top-notch coder of diagnoses.

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Definitions:

Sensory Axons

Nerve fibers that transmit sensory information from the sensory receptors to the spinal cord and brain.

Central Nervous System

The part of the nervous system comprising the brain and spinal cord, responsible for processing and transmitting information.

Meninges

Protective membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord, comprising the dura mater, arachnoid mater, and pia mater.

Spinal Cord

In vertebrates, the nerve cord that is continuous with the base of the brain and housed within the vertebral column.