Suggested Level of Knowlege: Good

LOs

BT_RA 1.4 Describe the anatomy of the vertebral column spinal cord and meninges relevant to the performance of central neuraxial block with appropriate surface markings.

BT_RA 1.5 Describe the dermatomal innervations

BT_RA 1.6 Describe the myotomal innervation

BT_RA 1.17 Describe the midline and paramedian approaches to the sub-arachnoid space and epidural space

BT_RT 1.23 Outline the anatomy of the cerebral and spinal cord circulation

SS_PA 1.80 Describe the anatomy of the neonatal spine and spinal cord and how this changes with growth and development and the implications for neural blockade

Past SAQs

2014.1 Describe the local anatomy relevant to the performance of a lumbar epidural block.


Spine Anatomy