The best description of a myelomeningocele is:
A) asymptomatic failure of the posterior spinous processes of the vertebrae to fuse.
B) herniation of the meninges through a vertebral defect.
C) herniation of the meninges, CSF, and spinal cord or nerves through a vertebral defect.
D) herniation of brain tissue through a defect in the cranium.

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Myelomeningocele is a type of spina bifida where the meninges, cerebrospinal fluid, and spinal cord or nerves protrude through a defect in the vertebral column.

The Best Description of a Myelomeningocele Is