W1:S4 - Spinal Cord Flashcards
1
Q
At what vertebral level does the spinal cord terminate in
A) an adult
B) Child
A
A) adult = L1/L2 at the conus medullaris
B) child = L3
2
Q
At what vertebral level do the dura and arachnoid mater extend to?
A
S2
3
Q
What does the pia mater become inferior to the spinal cord?
A
Filum terminale and extends to the coccyx
4
Q
A
5
Q
What fills the space between the termination of the spinal cord and the termination of the dura and arachnoid maters?
A
Subarachnoid space
- Full of CSF
6
Q
What vertebral level are lumbar punctures performed?
A
L3-L5
7
Q
How many pairs of spinal nerves are there?
A
31
