Which best describes the term spina bifida?
A) lateral bending of the vertebral column
B) exaggeration of the cervical curve
C) exaggeration of the thoracic curve
D) exaggeration of the lumbar curve
E) congenital defect in which the laminae fail to unite at the midline

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Spina bifida is a congenital defect where the bones of the vertebral column (the laminae) do not fully form and fail to fuse together properly at the midline, leaving an opening that can result in damage to the spinal cord and nerves.

Which Best Describes the Term Spina Bifida