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Dr. Chris Doumen |
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This model is an anterior view of the human body, showing spinal cord and nerves A : What is this region of the Spinal cord named ? Conus medullaris B : What vertebrae is this ( by letter and number)(hint : all ribs make a joint with the thoracic vertebrae) ? This must be L1 ( there are 12 thoracic vertebrae and 12 pair of ribs C : What is the name of this collection of spinal nerves ? Cauda equina D : What specific spinal nerve is this ? Femoral Nerve ( has contributions from L2,L3 and L4) Structure C is located in a specific space called the Subarachnoid space Above and below D are two addtional spinal nerves: name them. Lateral femoral cutaneous above and obturator nerve below Spinal nerve D has two important branches : name them. Anterior femoral cutaneous and saphenous nerves |