Spinal Cord Flashcards
1
Q
What’s contained within the subarachnoid space?
A
Cerebrospinal fluid and nerve roots
2
Q
Spinal cord is covered by how many layers of meninges ?
A
3
3
Q
From which spinal level is the lateral horn present ?
A
T1
4
Q
Laminae I - X are counted from
A
Dorsal to ventral column
5
Q
Arterial supply of spinal cord
A
3 major longitudinal: posterior and anterior radicular arteries
3 segmental arteries:
Vertebral, intercostal, lumbar
6
Q
Do we test dermatomal sensation for C1?
A
No. Not significant in most people.
7
Q
Anterior rami of T2 - T11 are called ?
A
Intercostal nerves
8
Q
Anterior ramus of T12 is called?
A
Subcostal nerve
9
Q
Bifurcation of anterior ramus of L1 is called ?
A
Iliohypogastric and ilioinguinal nerves
10
Q
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