Intermediate Spinal Cord Quiz
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Q1. Which meningeal layer is tightly adhered to the surface of the spinal cord?
- Arachnoid mater
- Pia mater
- Periosteum
- Dura mater
Q2. Which space contains cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) around the spinal cord?
- Epidural space
- Perivascular space
- Subarachnoid space
- Subdural 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?
- Pia mater
- Conus medullaris
- Filum terminale
- Denticulate ligament
Q5. Which structure prevents lateral movement of the spinal cord?
- Filum terminale
- Denticulate ligaments
- Central canal
- Conus medullaris
Q6. Which tracts carry sensory information about fine touch and proprioception?
- Vestibulospinal tracts
- Dorsal columns
- Corticospinal tracts
- Spinothalamic tracts
Q7. Which spinal cord region is enlarged to supply the upper limbs?
- Cervical enlargement
- Conus medullaris
- Lumbar enlargement
- Thoracic region
Q8. Where is a lumbar puncture typically performed?
- L3–L4 or L4–L5
- S1–S2
- L1–L2
- T12–L1
Q9. Which cells form the myelin sheath in the spinal cord?
- Microglia
- Schwann cells
- Oligodendrocytes
- Astrocytes
Q10. Which tract carries pain and temperature sensations to the brain?
- Spinothalamic tract
- Dorsal column tract
- Corticospinal tract
- Vestibulospinal tract