8th batch

Question 1

What type of enlargements does the spinal cord have?What do they supply?

Answer 1

Cervical: nerve supply for upper limbs
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Lumbar: nerve supply for lower limbs
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(Makes sense since the lumbar is down)

Question 1

Where is the grey and white matter located in the spinal cord?

Answer 1

Grey: centrally located (inside)

White: perphirally located (outside)

Question 2

What is the ending of the spinal cord called?Where does it end in adults and newborns?

Answer 2

It ends at: Conus medullaris

adults: L1-L2

Newborns:L3