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Which diagnostic tool is most commonly used to confirm a disc herniation?
Which diagnostic tool is most commonly used to confirm a disc herniation?
- MRI (correct)
- X-ray
- CT scan
- Ultrasound
What is the main cause of a disc herniation?
What is the main cause of a disc herniation?
- Age-related degeneration
- Poor posture
- Excessive strain or trauma (correct)
- Lifting heavy weights
Which statement about disc herniation is true?
Which statement about disc herniation is true?
- All disc herniations require surgery
- Disc herniations are caused by inflammation
- Disc herniations always result in severe pain
- Most minor herniations heal within several weeks (correct)
Which region of the spine is the most common site for spinal disc herniations?
Which region of the spine is the most common site for spinal disc herniations?
Which nerve is most commonly affected by a lumbar disc herniation?
Which nerve is most commonly affected by a lumbar disc herniation?
In which region of the neck do cervical disc herniations occur most frequently?
In which region of the neck do cervical disc herniations occur most frequently?
What is the incidence rate of intradural disc herniation?
What is the incidence rate of intradural disc herniation?
Which of the following is a common symptom of a herniated disc?
Which of the following is a common symptom of a herniated disc?
What is the main cause of spinal disc herniation?
What is the main cause of spinal disc herniation?
What is the condition called when a herniated disc in the lumbar spine causes radiating nerve pain in the lower extremities or groin area and is associated with bowel or bladder incontinence?
What is the condition called when a herniated disc in the lumbar spine causes radiating nerve pain in the lower extremities or groin area and is associated with bowel or bladder incontinence?
What happens to the contents of a herniated disc when the confining membrane ruptures?
What happens to the contents of a herniated disc when the confining membrane ruptures?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of dermatomes?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of dermatomes?
What is the term used to describe an area of skin innervated by a single nerve?
What is the term used to describe an area of skin innervated by a single nerve?
Which of the following can indicate a pathology involving a related nerve root?
Which of the following can indicate a pathology involving a related nerve root?
Which dermatome is located on the medial (ulnar) side of the antecubital fossa, just distal to the medial epicondyle of the humerus?
Which dermatome is located on the medial (ulnar) side of the antecubital fossa, just distal to the medial epicondyle of the humerus?
Which dermatome is located on the dorsum of the foot at the third metatarsophalangeal joint?
Which dermatome is located on the dorsum of the foot at the third metatarsophalangeal joint?
Which dermatome is located at the apex of the axilla?
Which dermatome is located at the apex of the axilla?
Which cranial nerve is associated with herpes zoster ophthalmicus?
Which cranial nerve is associated with herpes zoster ophthalmicus?
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