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What is the normal AP diameter of of the central cervical canal?
11-16mm
What spinal canal diameter is a spinal stenosis indicator?
The spinal canal is usually more than 0.5 in (12 mm) in diameter. A smaller diameter indicates stenosis. The diameter of the cervical spine ranges is 0.6-1 in (15-12 mm). Any opening under 0.5 in (13 mm)in diameter is considered evidence of stenosis.
What does AP mean in AP diameter?
The abbreviation "AP" in the phrase "AP diameter" means from front to back.
What is meant by moderate ap thecal sac stenosis of 6.4 mm?
It means moderate spinal stenosis. Spinal stenosis (or narrowing) is a common condition that occurs when the small spinal canal, which contains the spinal cord, becomes compressed. This causes a 'pinching' of the spinal cord and/or nerve roots, which leads to pain, cramping, weakness or numbness.
Through what part of a vertebra does the spinal cord pass?
The central canal of the spinal cord. The central canal, also known as ependymal canal, is the cerebrospinal fluid-filled space that runs longitudinally through the length of the entire spinal cord.
Where is the spinal found?
in the spinal canal between the vertebrae.
Right sub articular zone of spinal canal?
what is narrowing of the right subarticular zone of the spinal canal
What is the space the spinal cord passes through?
The Spinal canal .
Where is the spinal cord found-?
in the spinal canal between the vertebrae.
What is the space in backbone called?
The spinal-canal which surrounds the spinal cord .
Spinal canal fails to close around spinal cord?
When the spinal canal fails to close completely around the spinal cord, spina bifida occurs. Spina bifida is a congenital birth defect.
What is Cervical Spinal Stenosis?
Cervical spinal stenosis is a narrowing of the spinal canal in the neck region, which can put pressure on the spinal cord and nerves. This can lead to symptoms such as neck pain, weakness, numbness, or tingling in the arms or hands. Severe cases may require surgical intervention to relieve pressure on the spinal cord.
