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Spinal cord - definition

part of the nervous system that extends from the brainstem to the lumbar vertebrae of the spine. The spinal cord, along with the brain, makes up the central nervous system.

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2-Minute Neuroscience: Exterior of the Spinal Cord

2-Minute Neuroscience: Spinal Cord Cross-Section

Know Your Brain: Spinal Cord