BRAIN
SPINAL CORD
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Question
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22-24 in.
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16-18 in.
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35-37 in.
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9-11 in.
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Detailed explanation-1: -The spinal cord extends down to between the first and second lumbar vertebrae, where it ends. The enclosing bony vertebral column protects the relatively shorter spinal cord. It is around 45 cm (18 in) long in adult men and around 43 cm (17 in) long in adult women.
Detailed explanation-2: -The spinal cord is a cylindrical well-organized structure. It begins at the foramen magnum as a continuation of the medulla oblongata at the base of the skull. It is located within the vertebral or spinal canal. In men, it extends up to 45 cm and in women up to 43 cm.
Detailed explanation-3: -The spinal cord is a long cylindrical extension of the central nervous system within the vertebral column’s cavity. It is approximately 42.3 cm in length in males and 38.9 cm in females.