The cauda equina is a cluster of nerves located approximately in the middle of the back. Its purpose is basically to transmit messages from the upper part of the human body to the lower.
That's called the cauda equina because it resembles a horses tail.
Cauda equina is the roots of the spinal nerves controlling movement and sensation in the legs. These nerve roots are located in the lower spine and resemble a horse's tail (cauda equina in Latin).
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Cauda equina, Latin for "horse's tail," refers to a bundle of spinal nerves and nerve roots located in the lower part of the spinal canal. It resembles a horse's tail because of its elongated, tapered appearance. This structure is crucial for transmitting signals to and from the lower limbs and pelvic organs. Injury or compression of the cauda equina can lead to serious neurological deficits, known as cauda equina syndrome.
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The filum terminale is a slender filament at the end of the spinal cord, while the cauda equina is a collection of spinal nerves that extend beyond the spinal cord. The filum terminale helps anchor the spinal cord within the spinal canal, while the cauda equina helps supply nerves to the lower extremities.
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