Spinal Cord Flashcards
1
Q
At what level does the spinal cord terminate at in an adult?
A
L1-L2
2
Q
The dura and arachnoid mater terminate at what level?
A
S2
3
Q
The pia mater that is inferior to the spinal cord extends as a thin filament called what?
A
The film terminale
4
Q
The film terminal fuses with what?
A
Periosteum
5
Q
What levels would a lumbar puncture be done at?
A
L3-L5
6
Q
How many pairs of spinal nerves are there?
A
31
