Spine Flashcards
0
Q
What does the anterior (ventral) root of spinal cord carry?
A
Motor neurons
1
Q
What is the extension of the spinal cord?
A
Foramen Magnum to lower border of T12-L3
Commonest level the space between body of L1 and L2
2
Q
What does the dorsal root carry?
A
Sensory neurons
3
Q
What is the arterial supply of the spinal cord?
A
Anterior and Right and Left spinal artery
4
Q
Length of spinal cord
A
45 cm in men and 43cm in women
The dural sac extends to second sacral segment
5
Q
Spinal cord in new born
A
L3
6
Q
Spinal extra dural space
A
- Loose fat
2. Vertebral venous plexus
7
Q
Reflexes
A
- Biceps C5/6
- Triceps C7
- Finger jerk C8
- Knee L3/4
- Ankle S1
- Anal reflex S4/5
8
Q
Anterior spinothalamic tract
A
- Crude touch
9
Q
Lateral spinothalamic tract
A
- Pain
2. Temperature
10
Q
Dorsal columns
A
- Vibration
2. Proprioception
