Ventral root:

spinal cord with arrow indicating a ventral root.

the motor root of a spinal nerve, which carries motor information from the spinal cord to the rest of the body and leaves from the anterior side of the cord.

Learn more: Know your brain - Spinal cord

Watch this 2-Minute Neuroscience video to learn more about the exterior of the spinal cord and this video to learn more about the interior of the spinal cord.

Neuroscientifically Challenged

Neuroscientifically Challenged is a neuroscience learning resource. In addition to a blog that discusses science current events in a non-technical manner, you will also find a number of videos and articles that you can use to learn about basic principles of science and the brain.