Intermediate Spinal Cord Quiz

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Q1. Which meningeal layer is tightly adhered to the surface of the spinal cord?

  • Dura mater
  • Arachnoid mater
  • Pia mater
  • Periosteum

Q2. Which space contains cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) around the spinal cord?

  • Subarachnoid space
  • Epidural space
  • Subdural space
  • Perivascular space

Q3. What is the name of the tapered, conical end of the spinal cord?

  • Posterior horn
  • Conus medullaris
  • Cauda equina
  • Filum terminale

Q4. Which ligament anchors the spinal cord longitudinally inside the vertebral canal?

  • Conus medullaris
  • Pia mater
  • Denticulate ligament
  • Filum terminale

Q5. Which structure prevents lateral movement of the spinal cord?

  • Central canal
  • Filum terminale
  • Denticulate ligaments
  • Conus medullaris

Q6. Which tracts carry sensory information about fine touch and proprioception?

  • Dorsal columns
  • Spinothalamic tracts
  • Corticospinal tracts
  • Vestibulospinal tracts

Q7. Which spinal cord region is enlarged to supply the upper limbs?

  • Thoracic region
  • Cervical enlargement
  • Lumbar enlargement
  • Conus medullaris

Q8. Where is a lumbar puncture typically performed?

  • L1–L2
  • S1–S2
  • L3–L4 or L4–L5
  • T12–L1

Q9. Which cells form the myelin sheath in the spinal cord?

  • Astrocytes
  • Oligodendrocytes
  • Microglia
  • Schwann cells

Q10. Which tract carries pain and temperature sensations to the brain?

  • Corticospinal tract
  • Dorsal column tract
  • Spinothalamic tract
  • Vestibulospinal tract
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