WHERE IN THE VERTEBRAL COLUMN IS A LUMBAR PUNCTURE GENERALLY DONE? WHY IS THIS THE SITE OF CHOICE?
A. Between C1 and C2 vertebrae; Access to cerebral spinal fluid for diagnostic purposes
B. Between L3 and L4 or L4 and L5 vertebrae; Lower risk of spinal cord injury and access to cerebrospinal fluid
C. At the sacral region; Enhanced visualization of spinal nerves
D. Between T7 and T8 vertebrae; Optimal access to spinal nerve roots