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Question 1

The dura and arachnoid end inferiorly on what level

Answer 1

Lower border of S2 vertebra

Question 2

The spinal cord ends inferiorly on what level in adults?

Answer 2

L1

Question 3

Lymph vessels from the skin of the neck drain into what node?

Answer 3

Cervical nodes

Question 4

Lymph vessels from the trunk above the iliac crests drain into what node?

Answer 4

Axillary nodes

Question 5

Lymph vessels from below the iliac crests drain into what node?

Answer 5

Superficial Inguinal Nodes

Question 6

Nerve roots below the level where the spinal cord terminates form this stucture

Answer 6

Cauda Equina

Question 7

Prolongation of the pia mater from the apex of the spinal cord, and attached to the coccyx

Answer 7

Filum Terminale

Question 8

Inferior part of the spinal cord which is tapering is called?

Answer 8

Conus medullaris

Question 9

Most common intervertebral discs susceptible to herniation?

Answer 9

Cervicothoracic junction, lumbosacral junction

Logic: Mobile meets immobile

Question 10

In intervertebral disc herniation, the nucleus propulsus moves to what direction?

Answer 10

Posteriorly

Question 11

Anterior and Posterior Root of spinal cord transmit sensory or motor fibers?

Answer 11

Anterior - Motor
Posterior - Sensory
(AMPS)

Question 12

Excessive vertical force causing disruption of ring of atlas and displacement of fragments laterally

Answer 12

Jefferson’s Fracture

Question 13

Severe extension of the neck may cause fracture of the pedicles of the axis known as?

Answer 13

Hangman’s Fracture

Question 14

The pathologic part of the vertebra in congenital spondylolisthesis

Answer 14

Pedicle

Question 15

The pathologic part of the vertebra in degenerative spondylolisthesis

Answer 15

Intervertebral disc