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How many segments is the spinal cord differentiated into?
How many segments is the spinal cord differentiated into?
- 8 cervical, 12 thoracic, 6 lumbar, 5 sacral and 1 coccygeal
- 8 cervical, 12 thoracic, 5 lumbar, 5 sacral and 1 coccygeal (correct)
- 8 cervical, 11 thoracic, 5 lumbar, 5 sacral and 1 coccygeal
- 7 cervical, 12 thoracic, 5 lumbar, 5 sacral and 1 coccygeal
Which vertebral level does the spinal cord end at in an adult?
Which vertebral level does the spinal cord end at in an adult?
- At the level of L3 vertebra
- At the level of the coccyx
- At the level of L4 vertebra
- At the level of the disc between L1/2 vertebrae (correct)
Which enlargement corresponds to the origin of the brachial plexus?
Which enlargement corresponds to the origin of the brachial plexus?
- Lumbosacral enlargement extending from L3 to S1
- Lumbosacral enlargement extending from L1 to S3
- Cervical enlargement extending from C2 to C6
- Cervical enlargement extending from C5 to T1 (correct)
At what vertebral level does the spinal cord end at birth?
At what vertebral level does the spinal cord end at birth?
Which sulcus of the spinal cord is the deepest?
Which sulcus of the spinal cord is the deepest?
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Spinal cord segments
Spinal cord segments
The spinal cord is divided into 8 cervical, 12 thoracic, 5 lumbar, 5 sacral, and 1 coccygeal segments.
Spinal cord end in adult
Spinal cord end in adult
The spinal cord ends at the intervertebral disc between L1 and L2 vertebrae in an adult.
Cervical enlargement
Cervical enlargement
The cervical enlargement is where the brachial plexus originates and is located from C5-T1.
Spinal cord end at birth
Spinal cord end at birth
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Deepest spinal sulcus
Deepest spinal sulcus
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