What is the filum terminale?

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The question refers to 'Filum terminale', which is a term used in anatomy to describe a fibrous structure found at the end of the spinal cord. It is important in understanding spinal cord anatomy and its associations with the central nervous system.

Answer

The filum terminale is a fibrous band from the spinal cord to the coccygeal segment.

The filum terminale is a fibrous band extending from the distal tip of the spinal cord and attaching to the first coccygeal segment.

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The filum terminale is a fibrous band extending from the distal tip of the spinal cord and attaching to the first coccygeal segment.

More Information

The filum terminale stabilizes the position of the spinal cord within the vertebral canal. It consists of fibrous tissue derived from the pia mater and is surrounded by the dura mater.

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