You are examining a newborn and note that the meninges and spinal cord are protruding through an opening over the lower back. This is known as:
A) a myelomeningocele.
B) a meningocele.
C) spina bifida occulta.
D) poliomyelitis.

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The protrusion of the meninges and spinal cord through an opening over the lower back is a characteristic of myelomeningocele, a type of spina bifida. Meningocele involves only the meninges protruding through the opening, while spina bifida occulta is a less severe form of spina bifida where the spinal cord and meninges do not protrude through the skin. Poliomyelitis is a viral infection that can cause paralysis but is not related to spina bifida.

You Are Examining a Newborn and Note That the Meninges