Spinal cord is diastematomyelia in which part of the spinal cord is split usually at the level of the upper lumbar vertebrae. Sometimes the split can be along the length of the spinal cord. Spinal cord injuries can be caused by trauma to the spinal column (stretching, bruising, applying pressure, severing, laceration, etc.). The vertebral bones or intervertebral disks can shatter, causing the spinal cord to be punctured by a sharp fragment of bone. Usually, victims of spinal cord injuries will suffer loss of feeling in certain parts of their body. In milder cases, a victim might only suffer loss of hand
Brendan (given name) There is no etymological link between "Brendan" and "Brenda". This feminine given name, pronounced , is thought to be derived from the Old Norse element "brand", meaning "(flaming) sword". In most cases, the masculine given name "Brandon", pronounced , is considered to be derived from the surname "Brandon", which is in turn derived from two Old English elements. In some cases, the masculine given name "Brennan" may be used as a contracted form of "Brendan". Brennan is etymologically unrelated to "Brendan". It is derived from the surname "Brennan", which is an Anglicised form of the Irish "Ó Braonáin". The popularity