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cauda equina

filum terminale

The cauda equina is a structure within the lower end of the spinal column of most vertebrates, that consists of nerve roots and rootlets from above. The space in which the cerebrospinal fluid is present is actually an extension of the subarachnoid space.

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Typ Bone
Übergeordnete Struktur multi cell part structure
Lateinischer Name filum terminale
FMA ID 52590

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cauda equina?

The cauda equina is a structure within the lower end of the spinal column of most vertebrates, that consists of nerve roots and rootlets from above. The space in which the cerebrospinal fluid is present is actually an extension of the subarachnoid space.

What is the Latin name for the cauda equina?

The Latin name for the cauda equina is filum terminale.

References

  1. Foundational Model of Anatomy — FMA:52590 Reference anatomy ontology (University of Washington)
  2. UBERON — UBERON:0012337 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)
  3. Wikipedia — cauda equina Encyclopedia article (verified cross-reference)

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.