Where does the spinal cord start and ends?

Answer 1

In an adult the lower end of the spinal cord usually ends at approximately the first lumbar vertebra, where it divides into many individual nerve roots (L1). That is the reason Lumbar Puncture usually perform at L3-L4 in order to prevent accidentally injure to the spinal cord. The point where the spinal cord ends is referred to as the "conus medullaris"

Answer 2

The spinal cord is a main part of the Central Nervous System and is located in the vertebral column. The vertebral column acts as a case around the spinal cord to protect it from injury. The spinal cord ends at bottom of the vertebral column, but nerves branch off of the spinal cord and reach all over the body sending signals to and from the brain, which is the most important part of the Central Nervous System.

Answer 3

The spinal cord ends at the lumbar spinal segments L1/L2 (approximately although there is anatomical differences between individuals). There are however further spinal nerves that run right the way down to the sacrum at the base of the spine however these nerves are not fused together as the cord is and seperate into many strands like a horse's tail hence it's name the cord equina (cord of the horse).

Answer 4

the adult spinal cord ends as the conus medullaris, which is found at about L1-2

Answer 5

The top part of the spinal cord is at the head, or brain, and the lower part ends at the butt part of the human being.

Answer 6

The spinal cord ends at the level of the first lumbar vertebra, which is just below the level of the ribs.

Answer 7

Lumbar Vertebra 1 or 2.

Answer 8

from your neck to the waist