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Lumbar - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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 lumbar region is sometimes referred to as ...
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A patient information handout on lumbar spinal canal stenosis, written by the authors of this article, is provided on page 1839. ... In the lumbar regions, the cone-shaped terminus of the spinal cord (conus medullaris) normally ends at about the L1 or L2 level in adults.
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A patient information handout on herniated lumbar disc, written by the authors, is provided on page 587. ... Symptoms of a herniated lumbar disc may often be difficult to distinguish from those of other spinal disorders or simple back strain. To effectively manage this disorder, it is crucial that a complete medical...
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Lumbar vertebrae - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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 th...
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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. ... The lumbar vertebrae, L1-L5, are most frequently involved in back pain because these vertebrae carry the most amount of body weight and are subject to the largest forces...
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Read about lumbar spinal stenosis, which most common cause is degenerative arthritis of the spine. Symptoms include: lower back pain, weakness, numbness, pain, and loss of sensation in the legs. ... What is lumbar spinal stenosis?
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The spine is made up of the neck (cervical spine), midback (thoracic spine), and low back (lumbosacral spine – lumbar spine and sacrum).  Here we are discussing the low back.  The spine is a very complex structure and is difficult to understand.  I have tried to simplify it to help you understand it,
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There are five lumbar vertebrae located in the lower back. These vertebrae receive the most stress and are the weight-bearing portion of the back. The lumbar vertebrae allow movements such as flexion and extension, and some lateral flexion.
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Lumbar Spinal Canal Stenosis: A Common Cause of Back and Leg Pain(American Academy of Family Physicians) ... Lumbar Spinal Stenosis(American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons) ... Lumbar Laminectomy and Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion(OR-Live) - Requires media player - One hour program - 11/15/2006...
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