During a medical test for spinal meningitis, the physician orders a "spinal tap." What cavity would he be removing the fluid from?

A) thoracic
B) abdominal
C) pericardial
D) dorsal
E) pleural

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During a medical test for spinal meningitis, the physician orders a spinal tap. What cavity would he be removing the fluid from?A)  thoracicB)  abdominalC)  pericardialD)  dorsalE)  pleural

Mateo Leyba · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : D, Explanation :  The physician would be removing fluid from the dorsal cavity, specifically the subarachnoid space surrounding the spinal cord. This is where cerebrospinal fluid can be found, which can be tested for signs of spinal meningitis.

During a medical test for spinal meningitis, the physician orders a "spinal tap." What cavity would he be removing the fluid from?

A) thoracic
B) abdominal
C) pericardial
D) dorsal
E) pleural

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During a medical test for spinal meningitis, the physician orders a "spinal tap." What cavity would he be removing the fluid from?A) thoracicB) abdominalC) pericardialD) dorsalE) pleural

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During a medical test for spinal meningitis, the physician orders a "spinal tap." What cavity would he be removing the fluid from?

A) thoracic
B) abdominal
C) pericardial
D) dorsal
E) pleural