IV. Basic Osteology of the Vertebral Column, Sternum and Ribs: Vertebral Column: C) Lumbar Region: L5. (Pg. 37) Flashcards
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What characteristic of the L1-L4 vertebral body may be usd to differentiate it from the L5 segment? Be specific and omelette as the difference(s) on a segment from each group
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On cranial view, the lateral surface of the pedicle is apparent on a L1-L4 segment.
At L5 the transverse process originates from the vertebral body, pedicle and lamina-pedicle region.
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What is the generic direction and length of the fifth lumbar transverse process?
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it is directed straight lateral and is the shortest of all lumbar transverse processes
