The Spinal Cord Part with the Largest Diameter is the ________

Question

The spinal cord part with the largest diameter is the ________ part.
A) thoracic
B) cervical
C) lumbar
D) sacral
E) coccygeal

Accepted Answer

The cervical part of the spinal cord has the largest diameter, as it gives rise to nerves that supply the upper limbs, which require more neural input and control compared to the lower limbs.