Lumbar Puncture: Surgical Anatomy
- The video explains the lumbar puncture procedure, also known as a spinal tap.
- It illustrates the anatomy of the lumbar spine, showing how the needle is inserted between the L3 and L4 vertebrae.
- The procedure is used to aspirate cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) from the subarachnoid space.
- The presenter emphasizes that the procedure is safe because the spinal cord ends at the L1 vertebra, preventing the needle from hitting it.