Asked by Blaze Roque on Jun 22, 2024
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What does "A" represent?
A) Spinal nerves
B) Conus medullaris
C) Cervical enlargement
D) Filium terminale
E) Cauda equina
Cauda Equina
The cauda equina is a bundle of spinal nerves and spinal nerve rootlets below the end of the spinal cord, resembling a horse's tail, which distributes nerve roots to the lower limbs and pelvic organs.
Filium Terminale
The filium terminale is a slender filament of connective tissue that extends from the conus medullaris at the lower end of the spinal cord to the coccyx, anchoring the spinal cord in place.
Conus Medullaris
The tapered, lower end of the spinal cord, typically ending around the first lumbar vertebra.
- Discern the divisions of the spinal cord and their responsibilities.
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RZ
Rachel ZachariahJun 27, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Cervical enlargement refers to a widened area of the spinal cord that gives rise to the nerve roots which will become the brachial plexus, serving the upper limb.
Learning Objectives
- Discern the divisions of the spinal cord and their responsibilities.