In a dog or cat, the usual site for a lumbosacral epidural injection is the space between which vertebrae?
Correct answer: D. L7 and S1
- A. L6 and L7
- B. T13 and L1
- C. S1 and S2
- D. L7 and S1
Explanation
The lumbosacral epidural space is located between the seventh lumbar vertebra and the first sacral vertebra. The other spaces are not the standard site for routine lumbosacral epidural administration in dogs and cats.
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