In: Anatomy and Physiology
what does myelomeningocele mean? what are the consequences?
Answer : myelomeningocele mean -partial or complete paralysis of the parts of the body below the spinal opening.
consequences - spinal canal ,backbone do not close before birth.
Note : Myelomeningocele is
-Congenital anomaly
*Neural tube defect
-Affects not only nervous system but also musculoskeletal and
urological systems
The 3 main types of myelodysplasia
-Spina Bifida occulta
-Spina bifida cystica
*Meningocele
*Myelomeningocele