Filum
Filum
Filum (/ˈfaɪləm/; from Latin filum, meaning "thread") is a term used in various fields of medicine, particularly in neurology and anatomy. It refers to a slender thread-like structure or formation. The most commonly known usage of the term is in filum terminale, a delicate strand of fibrous tissue, about 20 cm in length, proceeding downward from the apex of the conus medullaris.
Etymology
The term filum is derived from the Latin word filum, which translates to "thread". This is in reference to the thread-like structure that the term is used to describe in medical contexts.
Related Terms
- Filum terminale: An extension of the pia mater that is attached to the coccygeal segments, whose function is to suspend the spinal cord in the subarachnoid space.
- Filum denticulatum: A slender, serrated band on either side of the spinal cord, attached to the dura mater and serving to support the spinal cord in its sheath.
- Filum of spinal cord: The thread-like termination of the lower end of the spinal cord.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Filum
- Wikipedia's article - Filum
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