It extends from the medulla oblongata to the first or second lumbar vertebra (L1 or L2).
because during the growth of human beings the vertebral column outgrows the spinal chord. that's why we don't find the spinal cord starting from lower lumbar region where lumbar puncture is done.
The spinal cord begins at the base of the brain and extends down the back, running through the spinal canal in the vertebral column.
The spinal cord starts at the base of the brain and extends down the back, running through the spinal canal in the vertebral column.
The spinal cord is a long, thin, tubular structure made up of nervous tissue that extends from the medulla oblongata in the lower brainstem to the lumbar region of the vertebral column (backbone) of vertebrate animals.
spine, spinal column
Your vertebral column protects the spinal cord. Vertebral column is supported by strong ligaments. Most importantly the muscle tone is there, which act on vertebral column, to protect your spinal cord.
It is the spine , vertebral column or backbone
spinal cord
Yes
Is to protect the spinal cord
the vertebral column
yes. spine = vertebral colum, and the spinal cord is housed within the vertebral column.