The cauda equina develops during the second and third trimesters of fetal development as a consequence of _______________.

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The cauda equina is a bundle of nerve roots that extend from the lower end of the spinal cord. Its development is a consequence of slower growth of the spinal cord compared to the vertebral column, which pulls the lower nerve roots downward, resulting in their elongation and formation of the cauda equina.

The Cauda Equina Develops During the Second and Third Trimesters