The thickening of the spinal cord in the lumbar region is called the lumbar ________ and contains the motor neurons that control the muscles of the legs.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


enlargement

The lumbar enlargement contains the motor neurons that control the muscles of the legs.

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