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Description:
The segments of spinal cord are defined by the spacing of the couple of the spinal nerves. Their ventral a dorsal roots are situated within the ventrolateral and dorsolateral grooves. Individual portions of the spinal cord are distinquished accordind these segments.
Cervical enlargement Lumbosacral enlargement Medullary cone Terminal filum Segment of spinal cord Cervical part Carvical segments (1 - 8) Thoracic part Thoracic segments (1 - 12) Lumbar part Lumbar segments (1 - 5) Sacral part Sacral segments (1 - 5) Coccygeal part Coccygeal segments (1 - 3)