Spina bifida

• What is spina bifida?


  Non fusion of the vertebral arches during embryonic development
• How many categories of spina bifida are there?


  3
• What are the 3 types of spina bifida?


  Occulta

  Meningocele

  Myelomeningocele
• Which is the most severe type of spina bifida?

  Myelomeningocele
• How is spina bifida prevented?


  Taking folic acid supplements during pregnancy