answersLogoWhite

0

L is for "lumbar."

User Avatar

Wiki User

15y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

What does L5-S1 stand for?

5th lumber vertebrae and first sacral vertebra.


A police officer is rused to the hospital with a gunshot wound to the neck that has damaged a vertebra which of the following could be the abbreviation given to the damaged bone?

L5


What does sacralization of L5 vertebrae with right transverso-iliac neo-articulation mean?

left sided sacralisation of L5 vertebra seen


What causes an Posterior annular tear of L5-S1?

A posterior annular tear is a tear in the ligament fibers that cover the inner core of a disc. The discs separate each vertebra in your spine. A posterior annular tear in the L5-S1 discs indicates the location in which these tears occur. L5 is the fifth and lowest of the lumbar vertebra and the S1 is the first and highest sacral vertebra.


What is a posterior annular tear in L5 S1 disc mean?

A posterior annular tear is a tear in the ligament fibers that cover the inner core of a disc. The discs separate each vertebra in your spine. A posterior annular tear in the L5-S1 discs indicates the location in which these tears occur. L5 is the fifth and lowest of the lumbar vertebra and the S1 is the first and highest sacral vertebra.


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).


I an having L5 S1 foraminotomy surgery what does this mean?

If you are having an L5 S1 foraminotomy surgery it means the surgeons will enlarge the passageway of the first spinal nerve in your 5th lumbar vertebra.


Severe facet arthritis in L5-S1?

The L5 is the lowest of the vertebrae of the lumbar and S1 is the first vertebra of the sacrum. Severe facet arthritis is when the sacs between these vertebrae become inflamed and arthritic.


What does moderate arthropathy L-4-L5 and L-5-S1 mean?

what does moderate facet arthropathy l5-s1 mean


What is transitional lumbosacral vertebra?

Transitional lumbosacral vertebra is a condition where the last lumbar vertebra (L5) is partially fused with the first sacral vertebra (S1). This can lead to variations in the anatomy and function of the lower back and pelvis, potentially causing pain or discomfort. It is a common anatomical variant that may be seen in some individuals.


What bone articulates with the sacrum?

The sacrum articulates with the ilium bones of the pelvis to form the sacroiliac joints.


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.