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Last end of spinal cord is called

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Cauda equina
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Conus medullaris
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Funiculus
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Fasciculi
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Solution

The correct option is B Conus medullaris
The spinal cord begins at the occipital bone and extends down to space between the first and second lumbar vertebrae. The terminal portion of the spinal cord is called the conus medularis. It is tapperd and located near the lumbar vertebrae.

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