Dr. Chris Doumen


This model is an anterior view of the human body, showing spinal cord and nerves

A : What is this region of the Spinal cord named ? Conus medullaris

B : What vertebrae is this ( by letter and number)(hint : all ribs make a joint with the thoracic vertebrae) ?

This must be L1 ( there are 12 thoracic vertebrae and 12 pair of ribs

C : What is the name of this collection of spinal nerves ? Cauda equina

D : What specific spinal nerve is this ? Femoral Nerve ( has contributions from L2,L3 and L4)

Structure C is located in a specific space called the Subarachnoid space

Above and below D are two addtional spinal nerves: name them. Lateral femoral cutaneous above and obturator nerve below

Spinal nerve D has two important branches : name them. Anterior femoral cutaneous and saphenous nerves