In adults, the spinal cord normal ends at______________?

Correct answer: A. Lower border of LI

  • A. Lower border of LI
  • B. Lower border of L3
  • C. Lower border of S1
  • D. Lower border of L5

Explanation

In adults, the spinal cord usually ends as the conus medullaris at the level of L1 to L2, commonly described near the lower border of L1. The nerve roots continue below this as the cauda equina.

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