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

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Tommy Finley

10 July, 06:47

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

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Annabel Berg · 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.