BRAIN
SPINAL CORD
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Question
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The following statements are true EXCEPT:
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Spinal cord (in adults ends at the lower border of L. 1
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Spinal cord (in children) ends at S. 3
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Dura mater ends at S. 2
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Arachnoid mater ends at S. 2
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Filum terminale ends at coccyx
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The spinal cord in an infant typically ends at the L3/L4 vertebral level, which means lumbar epidural placement (classically done in parturients) for neonates and infants carries an increased risk of cord damage from the needle. Caudal infiltration of local anesthetic is a safer alternative.
Detailed explanation-2: -Answer and Explanation: The d. pelvic region is not considered a region of the spinal cord.
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