lumbar spine Flashcards
1
Q
what causes cauda equina syndrome?
A
disc degeneration causing nucleus pulposus to herniate and put pressure on spinal nerve roots to the vertebra
2
Q
what is a prolapsed disc?
A
The inner softer part of the disc (the nucleus pulposus) bulges out (herniates) through a weakness in the outer part of the disc
3
Q
what are the symptoms of equina syndrome?
A
leg pain and numbness
bladder and bowel disfunction
4
Q
what is lumbar spondylosis?
A
Lumbar spondylosis is a spine condition that describes the natural deterioration of the lower spine due to age and compression
5
Q
what is radiculopathy
A
a pinched nerve
6
Q
what is a myotome
A
group of muscles that a single spinal nerve innervates
7
Q
what is a dermatome
A
an area of skin that a single nerve innervates
