Lumbosacral disease

Question 1

What things are dysfnctional in cauda equina syndrome?

Answer 1

Tail, urethral and anal sphincters, bladder and pelvic limb (sciatic nerve)

Question 2

What region of the spine is affected in cauda equine syndrome?

Answer 2

L7 - caudal roots

Question 3

Where does the femoral nerve come out of the spine?

Answer 3

L4-L6

Question 4

Where does the sciatic nerve come out of the spine?

Answer 4

L6-S1/S2

Question 5

Where does the pudendal nerve come out of the spine?

Answer 5

S1 - S3