Neurology Lab 2 - Module 2 - Spinal Cord: Page 1 of 3

READINGS:

Gray's Anatomy for Students (Fourth Edition): Pages: 57-58, 60-61

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Begin with the spinal cord.

Indentify the following:

Spinal cord

Conus medularis

Filum terminal

	Where is the conus medularis usually located, with respect to the vertebral column?
Approximately L1.

	Is the conus medularis of in this view of the cadaver at the expected location?
Yes Incorrect. Highlight L1 and scroll through the sagital views to see that the actual location of the conus is at L1. No Correct. The position of cadaver just makes it look like it is too high in the spinal column. Highlight L1 and scroll through the sagital views to see the actual location of the conus.