"Lumbar spine is in gross anatomic alignment" means that the lumbar region of the spine (the lower back) is positioned correctly without significant deviations or misalignments. This indicates that the vertebrae are aligned properly in relation to one another, which is essential for maintaining proper function and reducing the risk of injury or pain. In a healthy lumbar spine, the natural curves are preserved, and the alignment supports overall spinal health.
what is anatomic alinment in your spine the corect anser is anatomical alignment has itis in the book
Scoliosis of the lumbar spine is an abnormal sideways curve in the spine of the lower back.
The lumbar spine controls many parts of your body. The spine has numerous nerve connections to all the organs in your body. If your lumbar spine is damaged it can harm different organs.
lumbar vertebrae
No.The cervical spine is in the neck and is above the lumbar spine, which is in the low back. Because we reference things from anatomical position, which is standing upright, and because the term "inferior" is used to denote things that are below, that statement would be incorrect. Therefore, we could correctly say the cervical spine is superior, or rostral, to the lumbar spine. We could also say that the lumbar spine is inferior, or caudal, to the cervical spine.
Mild levoconvex curvature of the lumbar spine refers to a subtle curvature where the spine bends to the left side in the lower back region (lumbar spine). This condition can be a variant of normal spinal alignment or may be associated with conditions like scoliosis. Generally, if the curvature is mild, it may not cause significant symptoms or require treatment, but monitoring and evaluation by a healthcare professional can help determine if any intervention is necessary.
the thoracic spine is above the lumbar spine which means ALL thoracic vertebrae are superior to the lumbar vertebrae.
Lumbar rotary levoscoliosis is a deformity of the spine. This causes a curvature of the spine that may also cause the ribs and lumbar area to be rotated slightly.
The lumbar section of a typical human spine contains five vertebrae, known as L1 to L5.
Its a degenerative condition in which your spine curves.
Slight loss of normal lumbar lordosis is a subjective evaluation by the radiologist of the alignment of the lumbar vertebrae which should form a forward facing curve on the lateral x-ray of the lumbar spine. It is a highly subjective evaluation and for the most part, when slight, can not be inferred to have any specific meaning. A normal lumbar spine may seem to have a slight loss of lordosis. Pain, muscle spasm, arthrosis and a host of other conditions may be associated with the finding.
The thoracic spine has the most vertebrae - twelve.