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L1 Spinal Cord. As an adult the spinal column grows longer than the spinal cord and they no longer relate to one another. As a fetus vertebral segments directly related to spinal cord segments. The spinal cord ends at the level of vertebrae l1 l2 while the subarachnoid space the compartment that contains cerebrospinal fluid extends down to the lower border of s2. There are ways to improve on.
How many vertebrae are in the spine. That said there are many potential areas under investigation. The spinal cord ends around the l1 or l2 vertebrae in adults forming the conus medullairs. As yet there is no cure for spinal cord injury. As in the other vertebrae of the spine the vertebral arch plays the vital role of protecting the delicate spinal cord and spinal nerves that run through the hollow vertebral foramen. Two spinal nerves branch off from the right and left sides of the spinal cord or the cauda equina at each spinal segment.
Spinal cord injury can cause a range of symptoms including weakness loss of muscle function and loss of sensation.
In the l1 vertebra it is a bit smaller than the vertebral body but is much thicker and stronger than the arches of the cervical and thoracic vertebrae above it. The spinal cord ends around the l1 or l2 vertebrae in adults forming the conus medullaris. As in the other vertebrae of the spine the vertebral arch plays the vital role of protecting the delicate spinal cord and spinal nerves that run through the hollow vertebral foramen. As yet there is no cure for spinal cord injury. What you should know about spinal cord injury and recovery. The lumbar cord segments are situated at the t9 through t11 levels while the sacral segments are situated from t12 to l1.