Why Does A Lumbar Puncture Take Place In The Lower Lumbar Region Of The Spinal Cord?

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Why Does A Lumbar Puncture Take Place In The Lower Lumbar Region Of The Spinal Cord?

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The spinal cord ends at approx. the level of L1 making the area between L4 and L5 a safe locaiton to sample cerebral spinal fluid without injuring the neural tissue of the spinal cord

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