At What Vertebral Level Does the Spinal Cord Terminate (Inferiorly)

question 24

Multiple Choice

At what vertebral level does the spinal cord terminate (inferiorly) in the average adult?

• A) between L1 and L2
• B) between L5 and S1
• C) S5
• D) C3

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Definitions:

100× Objective

A microscope objective lens that magnifies the specimen 100 times, often used with oil immersion to increase resolution.

Condenser

A device used to condense a gas into a liquid by cooling it.

Secured

Ensured to be firmly attached or fastened so as to not give way or become lost.

Total Magnification

The overall enlargement of an image achieved by a microscope, calculated by multiplying the magnification of the ocular lens by that of the objective lens.