What structure stabilizes the spinal cord by anchoring it to the coccyx?
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The question is asking about the anatomical structure that stabilizes the spinal cord by anchoring it to the coccyx. It presents multiple-choice options related to spinal cord anatomy, which suggests a focus on human biology.
Answer
Filum terminale.
The structure that stabilizes the spinal cord by anchoring it to the coccyx is the filum terminale.
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The structure that stabilizes the spinal cord by anchoring it to the coccyx is the filum terminale.
More Information
The filum terminale is a fibrous extension of the spinal cord made of connective tissue that originates from the conus medullaris and extends to the coccyx. This structure ensures stability by preventing excessive movement of the spinal cord within the vertebral column.
Sources
- Filum terminale - Wikipedia - en.wikipedia.org
- Conus medullaris and cauda equina: Anatomy and function - Kenhub - kenhub.com
- Filum terminale: Anatomy and function | Kenhub - kenhub.com
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