Anatomically, the model shows a cross-section of the spinal cord and a spinal nerve. The model shows many of the details in 3 dimensions. The following is seen (mentioned from the middle outwards):
The gray matter in a relatively dark color that has the shape of a "butterfly" that encircles the central canal
The white substance that lies "outside" the grey. Seen in a lighter color
Arteries and veins
The 3 spinal membranes/meninges
A spinal nerve
The stand also shows 4 simple illustrations of the shape of the spinal cord corresponding to the neck, chest, lower back and sacrum
The model's many details and naming make it possible to study specific details such as the anterior horn, lateral horn and posterior horn (cornu anterius, lateral and posterius) in the gray matter as well as the front, side and back cord (funiculus anterior, lateralis and posterior) in the white matter substance.
