Question

the protrusion of the spinal cord and meninges through an opening in the vertebral column is called:
a multiple sclerosis.
b a meningocele.
c a myelomeningocele.
d myelitis.

Explanation:

• Multiple sclerosis is a chronic autoimmune disease affecting the central nervous system, not related to spinal cord and meninges protrusion.
• A meningocele is a protrusion of the meninges (without the spinal cord) through a vertebral defect.
• A myelomeningocele is the protrusion of the spinal cord and meninges through an opening in the vertebral column.
• Myelitis is inflammation of the spinal cord, not a protrusion.

Answer:

C. a myelomeningocele.