medullary cone

The term medullary cone refers to a surface feature of the spinal cord (SPC) identified by dissection. Found in all vertebrates, it is the conical termination of the SPC. It extends from the border of the lumboscral enlargement (SPClse) to the terminal filament ( Carpenter-1983, Lockhart-1959, Swanson-2014 ). Final 16 Jun 2025.

Also known as: Conus medullaris, Conus terminalis, terminal cone of spinal cord, conus, medullary cone

NeuroNames ID: 1627

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Name
Source
English
conus
Bowen-1999
English
medullary cone
Swanson-2014
English
terminal cone of spinal cord
Dorland-2004
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Organism
Their Name
Source
Topology
Yes
Homo sapiens (human)
conus
Bowen-1999
Topology
Yes
Homo sapiens (human)
Conus medullaris
Carpenter-1983
Topology
Yes
Homo sapiens (human)
Conus terminalis
Anthoney-1994
Topology
Yes
Homo sapiens (human)
terminal cone of spinal cord
Dorland-2004
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