5 Questions
How many segments is the spinal cord differentiated into?
8 cervical, 12 thoracic, 5 lumbar, 5 sacral and 1 coccygeal
Which vertebral level does the spinal cord end at in an adult?
At the level of the disc between L1/2 vertebrae
Which enlargement corresponds to the origin of the brachial plexus?
Cervical enlargement extending from C5 to T1
At what vertebral level does the spinal cord end at birth?
At the level of L3 vertebra
Which sulcus of the spinal cord is the deepest?
Anterior median fissure
Test your knowledge of the structure and segments of the spinal cord. Understand the differentiation into cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacral, and coccygeal segments, as well as the locations of the cervical and lumbosacral enlargements.
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