Which of the following nerves form the cauda equina?
A) Sacral and coccygeal
B) Thoracic and lumbar
C) Lumbar and sacral
D) Lumbar and coccygeal
E) Lumbar, sacral, and coccygeal

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The cauda equina is formed by the lumbar, sacral, and coccygeal nerves. These nerves extend beyond the termination of the spinal cord within the vertebral canal, resembling a horse's tail, which is what "cauda equina" translates to.

Which of the Following Nerves Form the Cauda Equina