Question

Cauda equina

Accepted Answer

Structure: collection of dorsal and ventral roots that extends below the end of the spinal cord (L1-2 vertebral level) within the vertebral column. Roots exit at different intervertebral foramen to become spinal nerves.Function: allow each spinal nerve to exit at a unique intervertebral foramen, despite the spinal cord being shorter than the spine.

Front	Cauda equina
Back	Structure: collection of dorsal and ventral roots that extends below the end of the spinal cord (L1-2 vertebral level) within the vertebral column. Roots exit at different intervertebral foramen to become spinal nerves. Function: allow each spinal nerve to exit at a unique intervertebral foramen, despite the spinal cord being shorter than the spine.

Spinal Roots Cord Vertebral Exit Intervertebral Cauda Equina