filum terminale

coccygeal ligament

A strand of fibrous tissue in the spinal cord consisting of the filum terminale internum and the filum terminale externum.

Type Organ
Body System Nervous
Parent Structure tissue
Latin Name coccygeal ligament
FMA ID 83977

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the filum terminale?
A strand of fibrous tissue in the spinal cord consisting of the filum terminale internum and the filum terminale externum.
What body system is the filum terminale part of?
The filum terminale is part of the Nervous.
What is the Latin name for the filum terminale?
The Latin name for the filum terminale is coccygeal ligament.

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