Cauda equina
System
Nervous
SNOMED CT
263377004
Cauda equina
Definition
The cauda equina is a structure within the lower end of the spinal column of most vertebrates, that consists of nerve roots and rootlets from above. The space in which the cerebrospinal fluid is present is actually an extension of the subarachnoid space.
The Cauda equina is a part of the Nervous.
Also identified as
Associated Diseases
| Disease | Involvement | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Cauda equina neoplasm | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Cauda equina neuroendocrine tumor | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Cauda equina neuroendocrine tumor | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |