Anatomy of spinal cord vessels, routine technique, radiological characteristics, indications and complications of selective angiography of the spinal cord are discussed.

The foetus can now grab and pull the long umbilical cord. The skeleton consists mainly of flexible cartridge. A network of blood vessels is visible through the thin skin.

Using a laser, Epstein carefully cut along a natural fissure in the cord. The laser's beam cauterized the small vessels as it moved along.