Spinal Cord Anatomy

Question 1

At what point does the Medulla Oblongata become the Spinal Cord

Answer 1

• Around the Foramen Magnum.
• There is the Pyramidial Decussation.
• Emergence of 1st Cranial Nerve.

Question 2

Name the Attachments which anchor the Spinal Cord in the Dural Sac.

Answer 2

1) Denticulate Ligaments: - these are Pial Tissues

2) Filum Terminale:
- Pial Filaments extending from the Conus Medul