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Question
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A herniated disc that causes sensory changes in a specific dermatome pressing on:
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Anterior primary ramus
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Anterior gray horn of the spinal cord
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Anterior root
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Posterior primary ramus
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Spinal nerve or posterior root
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -A herniated disk is a condition that can occur anywhere along the spine, but most often occurs in the lower back. It is sometimes called a bulging, protruding, or ruptured disk. It is one of the most common causes of lower back pain, as well as leg pain, or sciatica.
Detailed explanation-2: -The most common levels for a herniated disc are L4-5 and L5-S1. The onset of symptoms is characterized by a sharp, burning, stabbing pain radiating down the posterior or lateral aspect of the leg, to below the knee. Pain is generally superficial and localized, and is often associated with numbness or tingling.
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