Lumbar Spine

Question 1

How many vertebra are in the lumbar spine?

Answer 1

5

Question 2

Name the largest vertebrae?

Answer 2

L5

Question 3

Which landmark would you use to find L4?

Answer 3

HORIZONTAL LINE BETWEEN TOPS OF ILIAC CRESTS

Question 4

Name the articulation between L5 and the sacrum?

Answer 4

LUMBOSACRAL ARTICULAR SURFACE

Question 5

The lumbosacral articular surface is the most common area for which three unfortunate circumstances?

Answer 5

DISC HERNIATION
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BULDGING
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PROTRUDING