This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Neuroanatomy, Subject name: Anatomy
Spinal cord end in newborn: 
Select and explain. 
A. L1, B. L2, C. L3, D. L4
C: L3
Answer: C: L3 
Explanation: Ans. C. L3 a. Spinal cord in adult ends at the level L1 b. Spinal cord in newborn ends at the level of L3 c. Spinal dura converges at the level of S2 and continues upto coccyxd. Arachnoid membrane ends at the level of S2 e. Sub arachnoid space ends at the level S2 f. Pia mater continues up to coccyx