Which One of the Following Is INCORRECT About the Spinal

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following is INCORRECT about the spinal cord?

• A) It extends from the foramen magnum to the first lumbar vertebra.
• B) It is divided into 31 segments.
• C) It has a layer of gray matter surrounding white matter.
• D) Each segment gives rise to a pair of spinal nerves.
• E) It is anchored to the coccyx by a filum terminale.

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