Meanings
nouncauda equina (plural caudae equinae)
plural caudae equinae
- anatomyA bundle of nerve roots at the base of the spinal column.
The cauda equina normally begins at the level of the L1/2 disc space, distal to the conus medullaris.
2004, Walter George Bradley, Neurology in Clinical Practice: The neurological disorders, Volume 2, page 1158Synonyms: horsetail
Synonyms & antonyms
nounA bundle of nerve roots at the base of the spinal column.
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Origin
- Latincauda equina
- Englishcauda equina
From Latin cauda equina (literally “horse's tail”), from its appearance like a horsetail.
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Catalan cua de cavall
- cua de cavallbundle of nerve roots
Japanese 馬尾
- 馬尾 (babi)bundle of nerve roots
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