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Anatomy & Physiology
Case Study Report
MHS1101 ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY CASE
STUDY REPORT
Jaime Aguinaldo
Student no.: 10542047
Dr. Rachel Alexander
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Anatomy & Physiology
Case Study Report
Case 1
A 7-year-old boy has a 2-day history of severe headache, nausea, fever, and photophobia. He
appears lethargic and ill. His temperature is 40
o
C, and he has some nuchal rigidity. The most
likely diagnosis in this case is bacterial meningitis.
In order to find the causative agent, a lumbar puncture is requested by the physician.
Laboratory analysis confirms bacterial growth in the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). Appropriate
antibiotic therapy is administered, and the patient recovers without any complications.
Where along the vertebral column is the needle typically inserted in order to perform a
lumbar puncture? Provide an anatomical explanation for your answer.
Explain why the needle is inserted in the median plane.