IN an adult, the spinal cord end at the level of_______________?
Correct answer: A. Lower border of LI
- A. Lower border of LI
- B. L2
- C. L3
- D. L4
Explanation
In adults, the spinal cord usually ends as the conus medullaris at the level of L1-L2, commonly near the lower border of L1. In children it lies lower, so the adult level is an important anatomical distinction.
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