Hemisphericity
You may have heard people say they are “left brained” or “right brained”, but what does that really mean? What are the functions of the left brain and the right brain and what does it really mean to be left or right brain dominant? The left hemisphere of the brain is responsible for planning, attention […]
The Spinal Cord as an Instrument
There are 24 bones, called vertebrae, that make up the adult spine. These bones enclose the spinal cord, which together with the brain comprises the central nervous system. Therefore, it would be reasonable to assume that the spinal cord has 24 attachments to each of these bones to ensure stability, right? Wrong! The spinal cord […]