md90
04-07-2006, 12:01 PM
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Protrusion of the structure identified here (yellow-white) beyond its normal anatomic borders in an adult is most likely to produce:
1. abdominal pain
2. uremia
3. sciatica
4. bowel infarction
5. dyspnea
Answer: #3: Sciatica, why? Herniation of the intervertebral disk can result in pressure upon spinal nerve roots. This herniation most often occurs in the lower lumbar region, resulting in pain felt in the leg.
Protrusion of the structure identified here (yellow-white) beyond its normal anatomic borders in an adult is most likely to produce:
1. abdominal pain
2. uremia
3. sciatica
4. bowel infarction
5. dyspnea
Answer: #3: Sciatica, why? Herniation of the intervertebral disk can result in pressure upon spinal nerve roots. This herniation most often occurs in the lower lumbar region, resulting in pain felt in the leg.