Definition von lumbar vertebrae im Englisch Englisch wörterbuch
(Anatomi) 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 sides of the body
The lumbar vertebrae are the five bones of the backbone that are situated between the thoracic vertebrae and the sacrum in the lower part of the back They are the largest of the unfused vertebrae and have stout processes for attachment of the strong muscles of the lower back
There are normally 5 of these joints, but sometimes people are born with only 4 or even 6 of these joints
Five vertebrae of the lower back that articulate with the sacrum to form the lumbosacral joint