A way to distinguish between the anterior and posterior part of the spinal cord is the:
A) dura mater is thickest on the posterior side.
B) posterior fissure is deeper and wider than the anterior fissure.
C) anterior fissure is deeper and wider than the posterior fissure.
D) Both A and B are correct.

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The anterior fissure is deeper and wider than the posterior fissure, providing a way to distinguish between the anterior and posterior part of the spinal cord. The thickness of the dura mater is not a reliable distinguishing factor. Option D is incorrect because the dura mater is not thicker on the posterior side.

A Way to Distinguish Between the Anterior and Posterior Part