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:  

Why are general somatic efferent nerve fibers of great clinical importance to a speech-language pathologist (SLP)?

Any item a business owns that will provide future benefits is called owner’s equity.

The difference between the footings of an account is called the balance.

Briefly describe how the hippocampus, a structure within the limbic system, supports and regulates memory. 

Revenues received during an accounting period increase owner’s equity.

If services for the month total $3,300 in cash and $700 on account, the cash account increases $700.

A _______________ is an arrangement of chromosomes.

Briefly describe some of the adverse changes to function that may be seen when the cerebellum has been damaged by disease, illness, or trauma. 

An injury that damages the ventral root at spinal level S3 will affect axons of neurons that are located in which one of the following structures?