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epidural space spans the length of the spinal cord, from the foramen magnum superiorly to the sacral hiatus inferiorly.

Epidural space is the smallest at the cervical region, measuring 1 to 2 mm. At L2 to L3, enlarges until 5 to 6 mm. It then enlarges progressively until lower lumbar and sacral region. However, some authors stated that it decreases in size after mid-lumbar region until 2 mm at S1 level.