The conus medullaris
A) anchors the spinal cord to the coccyx.
B) is a tapered, cone like region immediately inferior to the lumbar enlargement.
C) marks the exit of nerves to the upper extremity.
D) is located adjacent to the foramen magnum.
E) is inferior to the cauda equina.

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The conus medullaris is the tapered, cone-like lower end of the spinal cord, located immediately inferior to the lumbar enlargement. It marks the official "end" of the spinal cord proper before transitioning into the cauda equina.

The Conus Medullaris