NBME anatomy shelf Final Exam ( Updated 2025- 2026 ) 1 100 Complete Questions & Answers (Solved) 100% Correct Graded A+
Where and why are lumbar punctures performed? -
ANSWER-Spinal Block -> Anesthetic (into epidural space)
Spinal Tap -> CSF extraction (into subarachnoid space)W
B/W L3/L4 or L4/L5
NB: Posterior to this is cauda equina
Where does a herniated intervertebral disk occur?
What causes it? - ANSWER-Occurs b/w L4/L5 or L5/S1
and C5/C6 or C6/C7
NB: affects lower spinal nerve #
Degeneration of annulus fibrosis followed by sudden
compression of nucleus pulposus
What is the difference b/w retrolisthesis and
spondylolisthesis? - ANSWER-Retro - backwards
movement of vertebral bone
Spondylo - forward movement of bone
What is lordosis? - ANSWER-exaggerated Lumbar
curvature
What is kyphosis? - ANSWER-exaggerated thoracic
curvature (can be seen w/osteoporosis)
NBME anatomy shelf Final Exam ( Updated 2025- 2026 ) 1 100 Complete Questions & Answers
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