Lumbar

In anatomy, lumbar is an adjective that means of or pertaining to the abdominal segment of the torso, between the diaphragm and the sacrum (pelvis). The five vertebrae in the lumbar region of the back are the largest and strongest in the movable part of the spinal column, and can be distinguished by the absence of a foramen in the transverse process, and by...
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The lumbar vertebrae are the largest segments of the movable part of the vertebral column, and are characterized by the absence of the foramen transversarium within the transverse process, and by the absence of facets on the...
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lumbar ( ) adj. Of, near, or situated in the part of the back and sides between the lowest ribs and the pelvis ... In anatomy, lumbar is an adjective that ...
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lumbar nerve ( ′ləm′bär ′nərv ) ( neuroscience ) Any of five pairs of nerves arising from lumbar segments of the spinal cord; characterized by motor,
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Online Medical Dictionary and glossary with medical definitions ... The 5 lumbar vertebrae are represented by the symbols L1 through L5. ...
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Five pairs of lumbar nerves manipulate the movement and sensory functions of the lower extremities. ... The answer involves a brief overview of the lumbar spine. ...
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The low back officially begins with the lumbar region of the spine directly below the cervical and thoracic regions and directly above the sacrum.
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Read about lumbar spinal stenosis, which most common cause is degenerative ... Patient Discussions: Lumbar Spinal Stenosis - Describe Your Experience ...
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Minimally invasive lumbar spinal fusion is an operation that is less invasive to ... Am I a candidate for minimally lumbar invasive spinal fusion? ...
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A lumbar puncture, also called a spinal tap, is a test to evaluate the fluid (cerebrospinal fluid, or CSF) surrounding the brain and spinal cord.
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Lumbar Spine Surgery. A Guide to Preoperative and Postoperative Patient Care ... care to patients who are undergoing lumbar spine surgery. ...
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Detailed information on lumbar disc disease, including cause, symptom, diagnosis, and treatment ... The lumbar area of the spine (and other areas of the spine) ...
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Lumbar spinal stenosis appears in different pathological conditions. ... The epidemiology of lumbar spinal stenosis has changed a great deal in the last ...
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Minimally invasive endoscopic lumbar disc surgery has been developed by Dr. Jho, ... The lumbar spine consists of five columnar-shaped vertebral bones and five ...
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Information about spine surgery for lumbar facet joint disease and disc pain treatment. ... In the lumbar spine, interspinous spacers or stabilisers can ...
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Lumbar spinal stenosis is a narrowing of the spinal canal in ... What increases my risk of developing lumbar spinal stenosis? How common is spinal stenosis? ...
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Lumbar Stenosis and Associated Deformities: Lumbar stenosis exists when there is ... Degenerative lumbar spinal stenosis results from pathological degeneration of ...
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The vast majority suffer from lumbar arthritis as a primary or contributing ... Lumbar arthritis is a degenerative condition that develops over time in response ...
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A welcome sheet on having a lumbar puncture, also known as a spinal tap, which ... How Do I Prepare for a Lumbar Puncture (LP) Procedure? ...
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