A computed tomography scan of the lumbar region to detect problems with the spine and spinal nerve roots is called
A) lumbar puncture.
B) discography.
C) spinal tap.
D) echoencephalography.
E) magnetic source imaging.

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A computed tomography scan of the lumbar region to detect problems with the spine and spinal nerve roots is called discography. Lumbar puncture and spinal tap are both procedures that involve collecting cerebrospinal fluid from the lower back, while echoencephalography and magnetic source imaging are both used to examine the brain.

A Computed Tomography Scan of the Lumbar Region to Detect