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During a lumbar puncture, the needle is inserted between which spinal levels?
During a lumbar puncture, the needle is inserted between which spinal levels?
Where does the conus medullaris typically lie in children between the ages of 1 and 7 years?
Where does the conus medullaris typically lie in children between the ages of 1 and 7 years?
What is the significance of the 'pop' sensation during a lumbar puncture?
What is the significance of the 'pop' sensation during a lumbar puncture?
Where is Tuffier’s line drawn to serve as a landmark for lumbar puncture?
Where is Tuffier’s line drawn to serve as a landmark for lumbar puncture?
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Where is the terminal end of the spinal cord, the conus medullaris, typically located in the average adult?
Where is the terminal end of the spinal cord, the conus medullaris, typically located in the average adult?
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Study Notes
Lumbar Puncture
- The needle is inserted between L3-L4 or L4-L5 spinal levels during a lumbar puncture.
Conus Medullaris Location
- In children between 1-7 years old, the conus medullaris typically lies at the L3 vertebral level.
- In the average adult, the conus medullaris is typically located at the L1-L2 vertebral level.
Significance of the 'Pop' Sensation
- The 'pop' sensation during a lumbar puncture indicates that the needle has pierced the dura mater, entering the subarachnoid space.
Tuffier's Line Landmark
- Tuffier's line is drawn through the superior iliac crests to serve as a landmark for lumbar puncture, indicating the level of L4.
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Test your knowledge of lumbar puncture and Tuffier's line with this quiz. Explore the anatomical landmarks and procedures involved in performing a lumbar puncture, and learn more about Tuffier's line as a crucial reference point.
