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Is the coccyx the end of the spinal cord?
Yes
Does the proximal end of the spinal cord attach to the cerebellum?
no
Where in the body does the spinal cord end?
The spinal cord ends at the level of the first lumbar vertebra, which is just below the level of the ribs.
Where is the safest place to remove csf for a spinal tap?
Distal to the end of the spinal cord.
What are the ends of the spinal cord that fan out like a horse's tail?
The cauda equina is the end of the spinal cord that fans out like a horse's tail.
What is the difference between the filum terminale and cauda equina?
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.
What large nerve emerges from the distal end of the spinal cord and supplies the lower extremities?
the cauda equina is the nerve that emerges from the distal end of the spinal cord. it also supplies the lower extremities.
What does distal cord are unremarkable mean?
This means that there are no unusual findings or abnormalities in the distal cord of the spinal column. It suggests that the area at the end of the spinal cord appears normal and healthy on examination.
Your MRI showed you have a syrinx in the distal end of your spinal cord what does that mean?
Syringomyelia is a disorder in which a cyst forms within the spinal cord. This cyst aka syrinx expands over time, destroying a portion of the spinal cord from its center and expanding outward.
What is the pia mater called when it reaches the end of the spinal cord?
filum terminale
What the tail end of the spinal cord called?
conus medullaris
The spinal cord extends from what part of the skull?
The spinal cord extends from the brain stem to the coccyx. The exact length depends upon the individual, but it is something like a yard.
