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In adults, the spinal cord terminates at approximately the level of L1. The nerve roots then descend through a fluid sac containing cerebrospinal fluid and are referred to as the cauda equina ("tail of a horse").
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What inferior boundary of the spinal cord is at the level of the vertebra?
foramen magnum
What is spinal cord therapy called?
Spinal cord therapy
What are Bundle of nerves that leads to the brain?
The bundle of nerves that connects the brain to the rest of the body is the spinal cord.
The bone that is also called a spinal cord?
the bone that is also called the spinal cord
What structure develops into the vertebrate spinal cord?
The notochord develops into the vertebrate spinal cord.
What is the most inferior boundary of the spinal cord?
The most superior boundary of the spinal cord is the foramen magnum.
What inferior boundary of the spinal cord is at the level of the vertebra?
foramen magnum
Structure located inferior to the brainstem?
Spinal cord......
Which directional term are used when talking about the location of the spinal cord?
inferior, superior
What is the most inferior area of the spinal cord?
conus medullaris
What is the extension of the meninges inferior to the termination of the spinal cord called?
Filium terminale
What is the most inferior part of the brainstem that is continuous with the spinal cord?
Medulla Oblongata
Which directional terms are used when talking about the location of the spinal cord?
inferior, superior
What is the anatomical term for the most superior boundary of the spinal cord?
dura pater
What is the spinal condition where spinal cord grows and tightens the spinal cord?
Tethered Spinal Cord is a condition where the spinal cord is attached to the spinal column and that causes the cord to become stretched.
What is the inferior portion of the occipital bone has a large opening through which the spinal cord connects with the brain?
foramen magnum
What is the correct sequence of nerves that exit the spinal cord going from superior to inferior?
cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacral nerves
