X.vi · Procedural Anatomy

Official V4 objective

Describe the anatomy relevant to the performance of a lumbar puncture.

2 SAQ topics 4 SAQ appearances 0 VIVA stations

Current · V5 (2025) → H6.ii Current · V5 (2025) → H1.v Current · V5 (2025) → H2.iii

Written examination

SAQ history

4 appearances

Epidural Anatomy & Bupivacaine

1 exam appearance

2015B Q07

Draw and label a cross section of the lumbar epidural space (50% of marks). Describe the pharmacology of bupivacaine (50% of marks).

35%

Lumbar Puncture Anatomy & CSF

3 exam appearances

2025B Q08

Describe the anatomy relevant to performing a lumbar puncture. Paediatric OR adult descriptions are acceptable. Descriptions of the procedure are NOT required.

29%

2019A Q11

Describe the physiology of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) (60% of marks). Describe the anatomy relevant to performing a lumbar puncture (40% of marks).

86%

2013A Q02

Describe the physiology of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). (70% of marks) Describe the anatomy relevant to the performance of a lumbar puncture. (30% of marks)

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Oral examination

VIVA history

0 stations

No mapped VIVA history for this objective.

Sources: objective text from the relevant CICM syllabus; historical SAQ and VIVA wording from CICM examiner reports.