The conus medullaris is:
A) the junction between the medulla and the spinal cord.
B) the tapering end of the spinal cord inferior to the lumbar enlargement.
C) the inner portion of the spinal cord, seen in cross section.
D) the attachment of a spinal nerve to the spinal cord.

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The conus medullaris refers to the tapering end of the spinal cord, which typically occurs near the lower end of the lumbar spine, inferior to the lumbar enlargement.

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