Match the following:
-Anchors the spinal cord to the coccyx.
A)Conus medullaris
B)Cauda equina
C)Filum terminale
D)Cervical enlargement

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Filum terminale is a slender filamentous extension of the pia mater that extends from the conus medullaris of the spinal cord to the coccyx, anchoring the spinal cord in place.

Answer: A
 Conus medullaris is the tapered, conical end of the spinal cord that is approximately at the level of the first or second lumbar vertebrae.

Answer: B
 Cauda equina is a bundle of spinal nerves that arises from the lower end of the spinal cord and runs through the lumbar and sacral portions of the vertebral canal before exiting at their respective levels.

Answer: D
 Cervical enlargement is a swelling in the spinal cord where the nerves that supply the upper limbs emerge. It is located in the cervical region of the spinal cord, which is in the neck area.

Match the Following: -Anchors the Spinal Cord to the Coccyx