What Skeletal Pathology Could Be a Contributing Factor for a Cervical

question 35

Multiple Choice

What skeletal pathology could be a contributing factor for a cervical rib?

• A) Scoliosis
• B) Spina bifida
• C) Spondylolisthesis
• D) Transitional vertebrae

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Definitions:

Inhibitory

Refers to mechanisms or processes that suppress or reduce the activity of neurons or other cellular systems.

Axosomatic Synapses

Synaptic connections between the axon terminals of one neuron and the soma (cell body) of another, facilitating neuronal communication.

Cell Body

The part of a neuron that contains the nucleus and most of the cytoplasm and organells.

Excitatory

Pertaining to or causing excitation, often describing neurotransmitters or synaptic inputs that enhance the activity of neurons.