During childbirth,anesthesia is administered into the epidural space of the spinal column between which of the following vertebrae?
1)L4 and L5
2)T3 and T4
3)S4 and S5
4)C3 and C4
A)1 only
B)2 only
C)3 only
D)4 only
E)Both 1 and 4

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During childbirth, anesthesia is administered into the epidural space of the spinal column between L4 and L5, which is the lower lumbar region. This is considered the safest and most effective location for administering epidural anesthesia. The other vertebrae listed are not commonly used as sites for epidural administration.

During Childbirth,anesthesia Is Administered into the Epidural Space of the Spinal