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Ch 10 Workbook
Ex B Match Pathologic indications to correct definition or statement
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Spina Bifida | congenital defect in which the posterior elements of the vertebrae fail to unite |
| Herniated nucleus pulposus (HNP) | most common at the L4-5 level and may result in sciatica |
| Chance fracture | Fracture of the vertebral body caused by hyperflexion force |
| Spondylolisthesis | forward displacement of one vertebrae onto another vertebra |
| Ankylosing spondylitis | inflammatory condition that is most common in males in their 30's |
| Scoliosis | lateral curvature of the vertebral column |