lumbar vertebra

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lumbar vertebra - one of 5 vertebrae in the human vertebral column; lumbar vertebrae extend from the twelfth thoracic vertebra down to the sacral vertebrae

vertebra - one of the bony segments of the spinal column

back, dorsum - the posterior part of a human (or animal) body from the neck to the end of the spine; "his back was nicely tanned"

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The relationship between 2 vertebrae was assessed on radiographic films for every lumbar vertebra from L1-2 to L5-S1 by 2 independent observers who were orthopedists and had 8 and 14 years of clinical experience.

A new evaluation method for lumbar spinal instability: passive lumbar ... by Uchida, Atsumasa / Physical Therapy

Brack's injuries included a fractured right femur, a fractured sternum, a fractured lumbar vertebra and fractures to both ankles.

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The disk most vulnerable to injury is the one between the fifth lumbar vertebra and the sacrum.

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