The congenital condition in which the spinal cord and meninges protrude through a defect in the vertebral arch of one or more vertebrae is
A)spina bifida occulta
B)hydrocephalus
C)meningocele
D)anencephaly
E)meningomyelocele

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The condition described is known as meningomyelocele, where both the spinal cord and meninges protrude through a defect in the vertebral arch. Spina bifida occulta is a type of spina bifida where the defect is hidden and doesn't involve the spinal cord or meninges. Hydrocephalus is a condition where excess cerebrospinal fluid accumulates in the brain, usually due to a blockage in the ventricles. Meningocele is a type of spina bifida where only the meninges protrude through the defect. Anencephaly is a fatal condition where the brain and skull don't fully form.

The Congenital Condition in Which the Spinal Cord and Meninges