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Spinal Cord Radiographic Procedures Quiz

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What is the function of the spinal cord?

Serves as a link between the peripheral nervous system and the brain (correct)

Aids in digestion and nutrient absorption

Regulates body temperature

Controls voluntary muscle movements

What structure protects the spinal cord?

Vertebral column, meninges, and cerebrospinal fluid (correct)

Epidermis and dermis

Skull and scalp

Ribs and intercostal muscles

Where does the adult spinal cord typically end?

T12

L2 (correct)

What is a contraindication for myelography procedure?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Which structure stabilizes the spinal cord in the canal?

Filum terminale Signup and view all the answers

What is found in the subarachnoid space?

Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) Signup and view all the answers

Where do spinal nerves originate from?

Dorsal and ventral roots Signup and view all the answers

What does a myelogram primarily visualize?

Spinal cord and nerve roots Signup and view all the answers

In what position is a patient typically placed for a myelography procedure?

Prone or seated with lowered head Signup and view all the answers

What is injected into the CSF during a myelography procedure?

Contrast media Signup and view all the answers

Which imaging modality may follow a myelography procedure?

MRI Signup and view all the answers

What is the average volume of contrast media injected into the CSF during a myelography procedure?

5-10 ml Signup and view all the answers

Which structure contains the cell bodies of sensory nerves in the spinal cord?

Dorsal root ganglion Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the ventral rami of spinal nerves?

Supply anterior trunk & limbs Signup and view all the answers

What is the external anatomy of the spinal cord characterized as?

A flattened cylinder 16-18'' long and; 3/4 inch diameter Signup and view all the answers