Harris has a congenital midline defect resulting from failure of the bony spinal column to close completely during fetal development.His condition is known as
A)cleft lip.
B)spinal meningitis.
C)spina bifida.
D)cleft palate.

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Spina bifida is a congenital midline defect resulting from failure of the bony spinal column to close completely during fetal development. Cleft lip and cleft palate are defects affecting the mouth and facial region, while spinal meningitis is an infection of the protective membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord.

Harris Has a Congenital Midline Defect Resulting from Failure of the Bony