Anatomy & Physiology Question #32
Question
What is the name of the groove in the ventral surface of the spine that extends the entire length of the spinal cord?
Answers
- Anterior median fissure
- Rationale:
- Longitudinal fissure
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- Central canal
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- Central sulcus
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Overview
Explanation
The correct answer is A. The anterior median fissure is a deep groove extending the length of the anterior surface of the spinal cord. This fissure is not termed the longitudinal fissure, central canal, or central sulcus.