In order to expose the spinal cord from the posterior side, it is necessary to remove the:

A) laminae, pedicles and ligamenta flavum
B) laminae, spinous processes and ligamenta flavum
C) pedicles, spinous processes and posterior longitudinal ligament
D) transverse processes, pedicles and posterior ligamenta flavum


Ans: B) laminae, spinous processes and ligamenta flavum

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