The Combination of a Caudal Elongation of the L5 Spinous

question 1

Multiple Choice

The combination of a caudal elongation of the L5 spinous and spina bifida occulta of S1, which is associated with pain on lumbar extension, is known as __________.

• A) clasp knife syndrome
• B) Baastrup's phenomenon
• C) imbrication
• D) diastematomyelia

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Definitions:

Dietary Deficiencies

Conditions that occur when a person's intake of nutrients is insufficient to meet their body's needs, leading to health problems.

Adrenal Glands

Small glands located above the kidneys that produce hormones like adrenaline and cortisol, which help regulate metabolism, immune system, and stress responses.

Lateral Hypothalamus

An area of the brain known as the "hunger center," which controls feeding behavior, thirst, and other functions related to the body's energy needs.

Salty Tastes

One of the basic taste sensations; it is produced primarily by the presence of sodium ions.