HEAD NECK
CRANIAL CAVITY
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Ventral
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Thoracic
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Cranial
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Pelvic
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Spinal
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Detailed explanation-1: -During a spinal tap, known as a lumbar puncture, you typically lie on your side with your knees drawn up to your chest. Then a needle is inserted into your spinal canal-in your lower back-to collect cerebrospinal fluid for testing. A lumbar puncture (spinal tap) is a test used to diagnose certain health conditions.
Detailed explanation-2: -A lumbar puncture may be used to: take a sample of fluid from your spinal cord (cerebrospinal fluid) or measure the fluid’s pressure – to help diagnose a condition. inject medicine – such as painkillers, antibiotics or chemotherapy. inject a spinal anaesthetic – to numb the lower part of your body before an operation.
Detailed explanation-3: -As part of the diagnostic procedure, a lumbar puncture is to be performed. The attending physician asks you where she should insert the spinal needle to withdraw CSF. You answer, “just below the spine of the 4th lumbar vertebra.” What reference point would you use to identify the spine?