the birth defect where there is incomplete closing of the back bone and membrane around spinal chord is known as

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Birth defects are the defects present in the child from the time of birth. It includes chromosomal as well as developmental defects.

Key Points

Spina bifida is a condition that affects the spine and is usually apparent at birth. It is a type of neural tube defect (NTD). It develops when the neural tube doesn’t close all the way, and the backbone that protects the spinal cord doesn’t form and close.
Spinal cord injury- It is an injury to the spinal cord.
Muscular dystrophy - is a group of muscle diseases caused by mutations in a person’s genes. Over time, muscle weakness decreases mobility, making everyday tasks difficult.
Multiple sclerosis- is a disease when the body’s own immune system mistakenly attacks and damages the fatty material – called myelin – around the nerves.

Hence we conclude that Spina bifida is a birth defect where there is incomplete closing of the backbone and membrane around the spinal cord.