The incomplete closure of the vertebral arches in the newborn is:

There are 12 cranial nerves. Which is responsible for hearing and balance?

The total number of Spinal Nerves that carry messages to and from the spinal cord:

For the semester long project, CS 4641 and CS 7641 cannot form a group together. We recommend that groups meet at least once a week even if there is not much to discuss.

Which of the following surgicalpositions is used for shoulder and craniotomy procedures?

A tumor arising from the covering of the brain is a:

Removal of an anterior cervical disc with accompanying spinal fusion is termed a Cloward Procedure.

The surgical resection of the dorsal root of a spinal nerve to relieve pain is called a:

The procedure that uses a balloon instrument inserted in between injured vertebra and infuses bone cement to repair the vertebra and restore height is termed. Fluroscopy will be used on this procedure.

Hemostasis in neurosurgery is achieved by using Gelfoam saturated with either saline or Thrombin.