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Spinal Cord - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
Revision as of 18:56, 12 July 2011
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===Spinal Cord Blood Supply Considerations===
===Spinal Cord Blood Supply Considerations===
When giving an epidural or a subarachnoid puncture, the above described anatomy results in their being an increased risk of haemorrhage. The risk of haemorrhage is greatest at the atlanto-occipital space where there are particularly large tributaries.
When giving an epidural or a subarachnoid puncture, the above described anatomy results in their being an increased risk of haemorrhage. The risk of haemorrhage is greatest at the atlanto-occipital space where there are particularly large tributaries.
==Lymphatics==
==Lymphatics==