ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY A  B  C  D  E  F  G  H  I  J  K  L  M  N  O  P  Q  R  S  T  U  V  W  X  Y  Z           HOME ABOUT CATEGORIES SITE MAP COPYRIGHT ADVERTISE CONTACT entire Web this site cauda equina Credit: U.S. National Institutes of Health A collection of spinal nerves that descends from the lower part (distal end) of the spinal column, beyond the conus medullaris, and occupies the lower third of the spinal canal (the central space within the spine). The way the nerves splay out resembles a horse's tail, hence the (Latin) name. Related category    • ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY Also on this site: Encyclopedia of Alternative Energy & Sustainable Living Encyclopedia of History Transport Concepts & Designs (partner site) BACK TO TOP