Asked by Linzy Castillo on May 22, 2024
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The spinal cord ends at the ________.
A) sacrum
B) coccyx
C) 5th lumbar vertebrae
D) 2nd lumbar vertebrae
Lumbar Vertebrae
Lumbar Vertebrae are the five vertebrae located between the rib cage and the pelvis in the lower back, designed to bear much of the body's weight and stress.
Spinal Cord
A long, thin, tubular bundle of nervous tissue and support cells that extends from the brain; part of the central nervous system.
- Understand the composition of the spinal cord, focusing on the conus medullaris and the linking elements that stabilize the spinal cord.
Verified Answer
TR
Tyler RolandMay 29, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The spinal cord typically ends at the level of the 2nd lumbar vertebrae in adults, which is referred to as the conus medullaris.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the composition of the spinal cord, focusing on the conus medullaris and the linking elements that stabilize the spinal cord.