Spinal Cord Anatomy Flashcards

1
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Cervical enlargement

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Wide area in neck region

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2
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Lumbar enlargement

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Wide area in inferior portion of thoracic region

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3
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Conus medullaris

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Cone shaped, inferior part

Inferior to lumbar enlargement

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4
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Cauda equina

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Collection of nerves that start at conus medullaris

Horse tail

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5
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Filum terminale

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Single strand of pia mater that anchors cord inferiorly

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