Spinal Cord Anatomy Flashcards
1
Q
Cervical enlargement
A
Wide area in neck region
2
Q
Lumbar enlargement
A
Wide area in inferior portion of thoracic region
3
Q
Conus medullaris
A
Cone shaped, inferior part
Inferior to lumbar enlargement
4
Q
Cauda equina
A
Collection of nerves that start at conus medullaris
Horse tail
5
Q
Filum terminale
A
Single strand of pia mater that anchors cord inferiorly