The spinal cord is segmented like the vertebral column, but in contrast to the vertebrae, there are only ____ cord segments
A. 28
B. 29
C. 30
D. 31
E. 32
The line between the highest points of iliac crests is at the level of: ()
A. Spinous process of L1
B. Spinous process of L2
C. Spinous process of L4
D. Spinous process of S2
E. Spinous process of S3
A patient is suspected of having bacterial meningitis. A lumbar puncture is performed to remove cerebrospinal fluid () for analysis. If done properly, the needle used for the tap would penetrate all layers except: ()
Arachnoid mater
B. Epidural fat
C. Dura mater
D. Pia mater
E. Supraspinous ligament
A soldier was shot at the 4th intercostal space in right clavicular line, which layers would the bullet pass? ()
A. Skin, superficial fascia, anterior serratus muscle, intercostal muscle, pleura
B. Skin, superficial fascia, intercostal muscle, pleura
C. Skin, superficial fascia, external oblique abdominal muscle, intercostal muscle, pleura
D. Skin, superficial fascia, pectoralis major, pectoralis miner, pleura
E. Skin, superficial fascia, pectoralis major, pectoralis miner, intercostal muscle, endothoracic fascia, pleura