Which Finding in an Infant May Indicate Lower Spinal Deformities

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which finding in an infant may indicate lower spinal deformities?

• A) Perirectal redness
• B) Shrunken buttocks
• C) Rectal prolapse
• D) Dimpling in the pilonidal area

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Definitions:

Floating Ribs

The last two pairs of ribs in the human rib cage that are not attached to the sternum or to other ribs and thus "float" freely.

Pairs

Two items, objects, or individuals that are regarded together because they are similar or complementary.

Ribs

Bone structures in the chest that protect internal organs such as the heart and lungs.

Adult Human Cranium

The part of the skull that encloses the brain in adults, providing protection and structural support.