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What does L stand for on L5 of a vertebra?
The "L" in L5 stands for lumbar, indicating that the vertebra is part of the lumbar region of the spine, specifically the fifth lumbar vertebra.
What is the medical abbreviation for third lumbar vertebra?
The medical abbreviation for the third lumbar vertebra is L3. In this notation, "L" stands for lumbar, and the number "3" indicates that it is the third vertebra in the lumbar region of the spine.
Only four lumbar vertebrae exist in you?
The anatomy books show what are normally seen, five vertebra... There are many variants in anatomy, and someone with four lumbar vertebras isn't abnormal, just someone who is a little different, but still normal. You might have something we call a "transitional" vertebra, such as an extra thoracic vertebra merged into a lumbar, or maybe a lumbar vertebra fused with a sacral vertebra... Still normal...
Is the forward sliding of a lumbar vertebra over the vertebra below it?
spondylolisthesis
Is spondylolisthesis the forward movement of the body of one of the lower lumbar vertebra on the vertebra below it or on the sacrum?
Spondylolisthesis is the forward displacement of one vertebra over the one beneath it. It commonly occurs in the lower lumbar region, especially between the fifth lumbar vertebra and the first sacral vertebra (L5-S1).
What is the medical term meaning lumbar?
"Lumbar" refers to the region of the back or spine made up of the lumbar vertebrae. The 1st lumbar vertebra is just under the 12th thoracic vertebra. The easiest way to find this is to find the first vertebral body not connected to a rib. This is L1 (1st lumbar vertebra). There are 5 lumbar vertebrae (L1 through L5). The 5th lumbar vertebra sits on top of the sacrum (where your spine connects with your pelvis).
What are the vertebra types?
Cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacral and coccygeal.
What is the lumbar and where is it in your body?
the vertebrate is divide to 5 segments one of them is the lumbar vertebrate witch contain of 5 lumbar vertebras L1-L5
Is the kidneys located upper borders are about at the level of the third lumbar vertebra?
Yes, the upper borders of the kidneys are near the level of the T12 (twelfth thoracic) vertebra and extend down to about the L3 (third lumbar) vertebra.
What is the bone called in your lower bone?
lumbar vertebra
Is it possible for a dog to have 7 lumbar vertebra?
yes
Which vertebrae is largest in body?
The largest vertebra in the human body is the lumbar vertebra, specifically the fifth lumbar vertebra (L5). It is larger than other vertebrae to support the weight of the upper body and bear the strain of movement and load. The lumbar vertebrae are crucial for mobility and stability in the lower back.
