The Adult Spinal Cord Extends Inferiorly from the Brain Through

question 27

Multiple Choice

The adult spinal cord extends inferiorly from the brain through the vertebral canal and ends at the level of the ________ vertebra.

• A) S4
• B) L1
• C) L6
• D) S1
• E) T8

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