Spinal cord

Question 1

Name spinal cord tracts

Answer 1

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Question 2

Longus Colli Muscle

Answer 2

The Longus colli is situated on the anterior surface of the vertebral column, between the atlas and the third thoracic vertebra.

translates to “Long muscle of neck”

Question 3

What level does thecal sac terminate?

Answer 3

S2

Question 4

2 most common obstetric brachial plexus palsy injuries

Answer 4

• Erb-Duchenne palsy (80%) resulting from injury to the C5 and C6 roots/rami or upper trunk .
• Klumpke palsy (20%), which results from stretch or avulsion of the C8 and T1 nerve roots/rami or lower trunk .

Question 5

Spinous process angles in which direction? (superior or inferior)

Answer 5

Angles caudally (inferiorly)