Oct 30, 2023 · The filum terminale, also known as the dural segment or coccygeal ligament, is the shorter distal segment of the filum terminale. It merges with the dura mater and traverses the …

The filum terminale ('terminal thread') is a delicate strand of fibrous tissue, about 20 cm in length, extending inferiorly from the apex of the conus medullaris to attach onto the coccyx. [1][2] The …

Jan 12, 2024 · The filum terminale is a small thin filament of connective tissue that extends inferiorly from the apex of the conus medullaris to the sacrum.

The filum terminale is a delicate, thread-like structure that extends from the conus medullaris, the tapered end of the spinal cord, to the coccyx (tailbone). It is a part of the spinal cord's …

The upper part, or filum terminale internum, is around 15 cm long and enters until the lower border of the second sacral vertebra. It is constant over with the pia mater and held within a tubular …

Aug 1, 2022 · The conus medullaris is the distal tapering end of the spinal cord, and the filum terminale (FT) is regarded as a bundle of nonfunctional fibrous tiss…

Mar 25, 2025 · This observational, descriptive anatomical cadaveric study aimed to identify, characterize, and analyze the morphometric parameters of the filum terminale (FT) and …

The terminal filum (filum terminale) is a delicate filament, about 20 cm. in length, prolonged downward from the apex of the conus medullaris. It consists of two parts, an upper and a lower.

Nov 11, 2025 · What Is The Spinal Cord’S Filum Terminale? The filum terminale, or ‘terminal thread,’ is a slender strand of fibrous tissue approximately 20 cm long, extending from the …

Jul 16, 2025 · Understanding its anatomy and function is crucial for comprehending the overall structural integrity of the spinal cord. The filum terminale isn't a homogenous structure; it …