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We located the CM and assigned scores. One\u2010way analysis of variance and linear regression analyses were used to statistically analyze CM migration. Statistical significance was set at <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\u00a0&lt;\u00a00.05.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Results<\/jats:title><jats:p>The CM levels were statistically different among the different gestational weeks of the third trimester. The CM level showed a linear regression correlation with the gestational weeks. On an average, the CM migrated from the top third of the L2 vertebra to the L1\/2 intervertebral disc level.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title><jats:p>The CM continues to migrate, from the top third of the L2 vertebra to the L1\/2 intervertebral disc level, during the third trimester. The term infant could have the CM at the normal adult level at birth. At the beginning of the third trimester, a CM located above the L2\/3 intervertebral disc level could be normal; the CM location at the L3 vertebra level could be physiological and needs follow\u2010up; and a CM presenting below the L3 vertebra level might indicate tethered cord syndrome. 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