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linear enhancement of the cauda equina, "conus, pia," and caudal thecal sac. - One group or two separate words?

Posted: Feb 15, 2012

Should it be "conus comma pia comma" or "conus pia comma" ?

here's some info - sm

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The end of the spinal cord is tapered and is called the conus medullaris. There is a thread that continues from the conus called the filum terminale. These structures are surrounded by the roots of the caudal spinal nerves (nerves at the lower end) and, all together, are termed the cauda equina. The nerve roots each leave the vertebral canal through an intervertebral foramen, so the roots in the cauda equina get fewer as it gets farther down the spinal canal. The nerve roots in the cauda equina go to the lower extremities and the bowel and bladder.

The thecal sac is a protective membrane that covers the spinal cord and cauda equina and contains cerebrospinal fluid that provides nutrition to the spinal cord. The membrane is composed of several layers: the outermost is the dura mater, the middle layer is the arachnoid mater and the inner layer is called the pia mater. The thecal sac is separated from the wall of the vertebral canal by the epidural space, which contains epidural fat.

two words - blondie

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thank you, I learned something too!

Thanks so much - :)

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:)

Thanks - Oldie

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Thanks for this great post!! I'm going to print it off. It's so concise and will be a great reference.

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