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Ch. 12 The Central Nervous System
Amerman- Human Anatomy & Physiology 3e
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Capitolo 12, Problema 11b

Mark the following statements about the spinal cord as true or false. If a statement is false, correct it to make a true statement.
The spinal cord extends from the foramen magnum to the level between the first and second lumbar vertebrae.

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Step 1: Understand the anatomy of the spinal cord. The spinal cord is a cylindrical structure that extends from the brainstem (specifically the medulla oblongata) through the foramen magnum, which is the large opening at the base of the skull.
Step 2: Identify the endpoint of the spinal cord. The spinal cord typically terminates at the level of the first or second lumbar vertebra (L1-L2) in adults, forming a structure called the conus medullaris.
Step 3: Evaluate the statement provided. The statement says, 'The spinal cord extends from the foramen magnum to the level between the first and second lumbar vertebrae.' This matches the anatomical description of the spinal cord's extent.
Step 4: Determine whether the statement is true or false. Since the statement accurately describes the anatomical range of the spinal cord, it is true.
Step 5: If the statement were false, you would need to correct it by specifying the accurate anatomical range of the spinal cord, but in this case, no correction is necessary as the statement is true.

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