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The spinal cord in man extends from the

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a

medulla oblongata to the second thoracic vertebra.

b

level of third cervical vertebra to the coccyx

c

level of the axis to the lowest lumbar vertebra

d

medulla oblongata to the level of the second lumbar vertebra 

answer is D.

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The spinal cord extends from the foramen magnum where it is continuous with the medulla to the level of the first or second lumbar vertebrae. It is a vital link between the brain and the body, and from the body to the brain. The spinal cord is 40 to 50 cm long and 1 cm to 1.5 cm in diameter.

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