After receiving an intramuscular injection in the buttock, a…

After receiving an intramuscular injection in the buttock, a 19-year-old male develops a limping gait. Physical examination reveals a Trendelenburg Sign. When standing stationary on his right foot with the left foot raised off of the ground, both sides of his hips remain at the same level. However, when standing stationary on his left foot with the right foot raised off of the ground, the left side of his hip appears to “rise”, and he falls to his right side. Which one of the following nerves was most likely damaged by the injection?

A newborn presents with a fluid-filled cyst in the mid-line…

A newborn presents with a fluid-filled cyst in the mid-line of the lumbar region of the back. Imaging studies show that the laminae and spinous processes of L2-L4 vertebrae are missing but the spinal cord is normal in appearance and position. A defect in the development of which of the following could best account for this condition: