The structure that anchors the inferior end of the spinal cord to thecoccyx is thea. conus medullaris.b. cauda equina.c. filum terminale.d. lumbar enlargement.e. posterior median sulcus.

Describe how the spinal nerves leave the vertebral column. How is this different for the lower lumbar and sacral spinal nerves?

Describe the spinal cord according to: A. location B. shape and length C. vertebral levels of upper and lower extremities D. distribution of gray and white matter E. anatomical enlargements F. features at distal end G. attachment of spinal nerves

The acute viral infection that usually affects the intercostal nerves is calleda. Bell’s palsy.b. neuralgia.c. sciatica.d. shingles.

Both are painful, but explain why a fractured sacrum could be (would be) much more serious than a fractured coccyx. Explain the relationship of each structure (sacrum and coccyx) to spinal nerves.

The ventral root of spinal nerves contains a  sensory neurons. b  motor neurons. c  efferent neurons. d  interneurons.

A typical spinal nerve: Select one: a. normally divides into four branches that will supply the thoracic region, the abdominal region, the pelvic region and the limbs b. is covered by the connective tissue called epineurium c. attaches to the spinal cord via the dorsal root ganglia d. is protected by the dura, arachnoid and pia mater e. contains one nerve fibre and it's myelin sheath

Describe what type of sensory information comes into the following parts of the spinal cord: a. Visceral sensory nuclei b. Somatic sensory nuclei

The most superior location of the spinal cord (where it connects to the brain) is most closely associated with the   A.parietal bone B.cauda equina C.conus medullaris D.foramen magnum E.thoracic vertebrae

A pin-prick test on the skin covering the dorsal surface of the big toe will test the function of which spinal nerve?