Failure of the Spinous Processes to Fuse, but Without Herniation

question 59

Multiple Choice

Failure of the spinous processes to fuse, but without herniation of the meninges, is called:

• A) spina bifida occulta.
• B) meningocele.
• C) myelomeningocele.
• D) encephalocele.

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Definitions:

Medication

Chemical substances used to treat, cure, prevent, or diagnose a disease or relieve symptoms.

Improvements

Enhancements or upgrades in processes, systems, or products that lead to better outcomes or efficiency.

Placebo Effect

The phenomenon where a patient's symptoms can improve after receiving a treatment with no therapeutic value, due to their belief in its efficacy.

Medically Neutral Substance

A substance that has no beneficial or harmful effect on health when administered.