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What is compression of the ventral dural sac?
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What does flattening of the dural sac mean?
Flattening of the Dural sac is something that can be observed in patients who suffer from muscular atrophy of distal upper extremities. This means the Dural sac that encloses the spine is restricted and could cause many different things.
What is dural sac indentation?
to touch the spine
Define impingement upon dural sac and to a lesser extent the cord?
The dural sac covers the spine. Typical causes of dural sac impingement typically include bulging discs, herniated discs, or osteophytes. These conditions can also affect the spinal cord.
The dural sac end on what vertebral level?
S3
What is a Small disc protrusion C5-6 vertebrae with mild compression deformity of dural sac?
If you have no symptoms it's just a slightly squashed intervertebral disk, if you do have symptoms it's were they're going to cut. (C5-C6 is low on your neck)
The dural sinuses are located in the?
dural folds
What is effacement of the anterior thecal sac?
Effacement of the anterior thecal sac refers to compression of the thecal sac in the spine due to conditions like disc herniation or spinal stenosis. This compression can lead to symptoms like pain, numbness, or weakness in the back or limbs. Treatment options may include physical therapy, medications, or surgery depending on the severity of the compression.
What is the dural venous sinus that contains arachnoid granulations?
The dural venous sinus that contains arachnoid granulations is superior saggital sinus.
What is the function of the dura mater?
The main function of the dura mater (as with the arachnoid and pia mater) is to protect, surround, and support the spinal cord. It also forms the dural sac which extends from the foramen magnum all the way down to the coccyx. Inside this formed sac is where you'll find the arachnoid mater, subarachnoid space, pia mater, and the spinal cord/nerves/roots.
What is the medical term meaning a brief episode of bleeding in the brain?
Sub dural or extra dural haematoma
Where do the small veins of the brain empty into?
Dural Sinuses
The dural fold that projects into the longitudinal fissure between cerebral hemispheres is called the?
The dural fold that projects into the longitudinal fissure between cerebral hemispheres is called the FALX CEREBRI.
