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Massimiliano Visocchi1,2, Francesco Signorelli1,2

  • 1Department of Neurosurgery, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Italy Catholic University, Italy Largo Agostino Gemelli 8, 00168 Rome, Italy.

Brain Sciences
|July 28, 2026
PubMed
Summary

The neuraxis, comprising the skull base and spine, acts as a protective funnel for the brain, cerebellum, spinal cord, and nerves. This bony structure is crucial for supporting and safeguarding central and peripheral nervous system components.

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