The Conus Medullaris Anchors the Spinal Cord to the Coccygeal

question 26

Multiple Choice

The conus medullaris anchors the spinal cord to the coccygeal ligament via a strand of fibrous tissue calledthe

• A) denticulate ligament.
• B) filum terminale.
• C) spinal ligament.
• D) meningeal ligament.
• E) dura mater.

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Definitions:

Amplitude

A measurement of the magnitude of change in a fluctuating variable, often used in physics to describe the height of a wave from its midpoint.

Diminished

Reduced in size, importance, or intensity.

Adduction

Movement towards the midline of the body, as in bringing the fingers or toes together.

Abduction

The act of forcibly taking someone away against their will, often used in the contexts of kidnapping or moving a limb away from the body's central line.