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The spinal cord length is 45 cm, which is ______ shorter than the vertebral column.
The spinal cord length is 45 cm, which is ______ shorter than the vertebral column.
25 cm
The lower end of the cord is tapered to form ______.
The lower end of the cord is tapered to form ______.
conus medullaris
Cervical enlargement corresponds to the ______ plexus.
Cervical enlargement corresponds to the ______ plexus.
brachial
Lumbar enlargement corresponds to lumbar & ______ plexuses.
Lumbar enlargement corresponds to lumbar & ______ plexuses.
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There are ______ segments of spinal cord to which 2 roots of spinal nerves are attached.
There are ______ segments of spinal cord to which 2 roots of spinal nerves are attached.
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T9 lies opposite the ______ thoracic segment.
T9 lies opposite the ______ thoracic segment.
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Cauda equina syndrome is characterized by compression of the ______ equina.
Cauda equina syndrome is characterized by compression of the ______ equina.
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Each spinal nerve has 2 roots: Dorsal root is sensory & has ______.
Each spinal nerve has 2 roots: Dorsal root is sensory & has ______.
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The nerve trunk is formed by the union of the dorsal & ventral ______.
The nerve trunk is formed by the union of the dorsal & ventral ______.
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The spinal nerve trunk leaves the vertebral canal through the ______ foramen.
The spinal nerve trunk leaves the vertebral canal through the ______ foramen.
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