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Spinal Cord Injury Anatomy
To better understand spinal cord injury, it helps to understand the anatomy of the spine and spinal cord.

Spinal Cord Anatomy
  • Bones of the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine Images
  • Front view of the spine and spinal cord Images
  • Cross sectional view Images
  • The conus medullaris is the end of the spinal cord in the back. Images
  • The spinal cord ends in the lumbar spine at the level of L1 to L2 Images
  • The cauda equina is a bundle of nerves at the bottom of the spinal cord. Images
    • Nerves of the cauda equina supply the bladder, rectum, perineum, and legs.
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Last Updated: Nov 4, 2008  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
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