Spina bifida is a birth defect where the neural tube does not close completely, exposing the spinal cord, most commonly in the lumbar or sacral regions.
Spina bifida is a birth defect where the neural tube does not close completely, exposing the spinal cord, most commonly in the lumbar or sacral regions.
| Front | spina bifida general |
|---|---|
| Back | birth defect; results incomplete complete closure of the neural tube, exposes spinal chord; commonly in lumbar/sacral areas |
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