Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology, Books a la Carte Edition (10th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780321928610
Author: Frederic H. Martini, Judi L. Nath, Edwin F. Bartholomew
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 13, Problem 16RQ
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The anatomical significance of the fact that spinal cord growth stops at age 4.
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The cord like structure, present in the neural canal of vertebral column communicates with the sense organs and muscles. It originates from the base of brain and is having length of 18 inches in adult.
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Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology, Books a la Carte Edition (10th Edition)
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