Functions of Spinal Cord and Spinal Nerve Quiz

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Which part of the body does C1 not innervate according to the text?

  • Neck (correct)
  • Scalp
  • Face
  • Torso

How many pairs of spinal nerves are there in total?

  • 26
  • 22
  • 31 (correct)
  • 28

What is the main function of dermatomes?

  • To regulate body temperature
  • To protect the spinal cord
  • To provide sensory innervation to a specific segment of skin (correct)
  • To innervate muscles

Which part of the spinal nerve is considered a mixed nerve?

<p>Anterior rami (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where does the spinal cord end inferiorly?

<p>L1 vertebra (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What structure houses both the spinal cord and the cauda equina?

<p>Vertebral canal (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the spinal cord can function independently from the brain?

<p>'Gray matter' (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Superior end' of the spinal cord is continuous with which part of the brain according to the text?

<p>'Brainstem' (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'CSF cerebrospinal fluid' serves what purpose in relation to the spinal cord?

<p>'Buoys and protects' (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Spinal nerves exit the vertebral column through' which anatomical structure?

<p>'Intervertebral foramen' (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which nerve innervates the deltoid muscle and teres minor?

<p>Axillary nerve (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Damage to which muscle can cause difficulty abducting the shoulder?

<p>Deltoid (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which nerve innervates the anterior forearm muscles, except flexor capri ulnaris?

<p>Median nerve (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the largest nerve in the body?

<p>Sciatic nerve (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which nerve innervates the posterior leg muscles like gastrocnemius and soleus?

<p>Tibial nerve (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The femoral nerve innervates which group of muscles?

<p>Anterior thigh muscles (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which nerve innervates the external anal and urethral sphincter?

<p>Pudendal nerve (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Damage to which muscle can cause wrist drop?

<p>Brachioradialis (B), Brachioradialis (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which nerve innervates the medial thigh muscles like gracilis and abductor longus?

<p>Obturator nerve (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is clinically used to predict potential damage to spinal nerves?

<p>Dermatomes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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