The White Rami Communicantes

question 10

Multiple Choice

The white rami communicantes .

• A)carry preganglionic axons to the sympathetic chain
• B)are found only in the C1- T1 cord segments
• C)are unmyelinated
• D)carry postganglionic fibers to the periphery

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Definitions:

Scoliosis

A medical condition where the spine curves sideways, often resulting in an "S" or "C" shaped curvature.

Spina Bifida

A birth defect where there is incomplete closing of the backbone and membranes around the spinal cord.

Herniated Disk

A condition in which the nucleus pulposus (the soft, gelatinous center) of the spinal disk bulges or ruptures through a tear in the tougher, outer ring, potentially causing pain and nerve irritation.

Annulus Fibrosus

The tough, outer ring of intervertebral discs designed to contain the nucleus pulposus and distribute pressure evenly across the disc.