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What is the thick column of nerve tissue that links the brain to the peripheral nervous system? The Spinal Cord is the thick column of nerve tissue that links the  brain to most of the nerves. Making the world better, one answer at a time.
The spinal cord extends from the foramen magnum where it is continuous with the medulla to the level of the first or second lumbar vertebrae. It is a vital link between the brain and the body, and from the body to the brain. The spinal cord is 40 to 50 cm long and 1 cm to 1.5 cm in diameter. Two consecutive rows of nerve roots emerge on each of its sides. These nerve roots join distally to form 31 pairs of spinal nerves.