Spinal nerves extending distal to the conus medullaris are collectively referred to as the
A)filum terminale.
B)denticulate ligaments.
C)cauda equina.
D)spinal meninges.
E)motor neurons.

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The spinal nerves extending distal to the conus medullaris, which is the end of the spinal cord, form a bundle of nerves that resemble a horse's tail, and are thus called the cauda equina. The filum terminale and denticulate ligaments are structures within the spinal cord, while the spinal meninges are the three protective layers covering the spinal cord. Motor neurons are specialized nerve cells that transmit signals from the brain and spinal cord to muscles and glands.

Spinal Nerves Extending Distal to the Conus Medullaris Are Collectively