vertebral column Flashcards
spinal nerves: describe typical spinal nerve anatomy, including origin, branches and any autonomic component
1
Q
where do spinal nerves emerge through
A
intervertebral foramen
2
Q
effect on spinal nerve of compressed intervertebral disc
A
impinged, compressed nerve
3
Q
where do spinal nerves emerge in relation to C1-C7
A
above vertebrae
4
Q
where do spinal nerves emerge in relation to C8-coccygeal
A
below vertebrae
5
Q
what spinal nerve is present without a corresponding vertebra
A
C8
6
Q
effect of vertebral column developing at a greater rate and extent that spinal cord
A
point at which nerves emerge from vertebral column get progressively further away from where they emerge from the spinal cord
7
Q
where does spinal cord end
A
L2
8
Q
what is the bundle of nerves after the end of the spinal cord at L2 called
A
chordae equina
