The spinal cord ends between the first and second lumbar vertebrae. this area is called the:

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Sage Morrow

Biology

24 September, 09:01

The spinal cord ends between the first and second lumbar vertebrae. this area is called the:

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Gideon Davies · Answer 1

The spinal cord ends between the first and second lumbar vertebrae. This area is called the conus medullaris.

In English, this term is translated as 'medullary cone.' It is the lower part of the spinal cord, which is a gathering of nervous tissue and support cells.