Intermediate Spinal Cord Quiz

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

  • Pia mater
  • Arachnoid mater
  • Periosteum
  • Dura mater

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • Denticulate ligaments
  • Filum terminale
  • Central canal
  • 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
  • Conus medullaris
  • Cervical enlargement
  • Lumbar enlargement

Q8. Where is a lumbar puncture typically performed?

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

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

  • Astrocytes
  • Schwann cells
  • Oligodendrocytes
  • Microglia

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

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