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What inferior boundary of the spinal cord is at the level of the vertebra?
The inferior boundary of the spinal cord typically ends at the level of the L1 or L2 vertebra in most adults.
Where is the conus medullaris located in adults?
The conus medullaris, the terminal end of the spinal cord, is located near L1 and L2.
What does it mean the conus medularis is seen at the level of L1-L2 and appears unremarkable?
This means that the conus medullaris, the end of the spinal cord, is located at the level of the first and second lumbar vertebrae (L1-L2). It appearing unremarkable suggests there are no visible abnormalities or signs of compression or damage in this area.
What level does the spinal cord finish in an adult?
Lumbar Vertebra 3
What is the conus medullaris attaching to?
The conus medullaris is the terminal end of the spinal cord. It occurs near lumbar nerves 1 (L1) and 2 (L2). After the spinal cord terminates, the spinal nerves continue as dangling nerves called the cauda equina. The upper end of the conus medullaris is usually not well defined.For the source and more detailed information concerning your request, click on the related links section (Answers.com) indicated below.
Is the coccyx the end of the spinal cord?
Yes
Does the proximal end of the spinal cord attach to the cerebellum?
no
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.
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.
Which spinal region lacks autonomic preganglionic neurons?
The thoracic region of the spinal cord lacks autonomic preganglionic neurons. Autonomic preganglionic neurons are found in the intermediolateral cell columns of the spinal cord at the thoracolumbar (T1-L2) and sacral (S2-S4) levels.
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.
