Question

Vertebral Column: Lumbar Region

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Structure: 5 vertebrae (L1-5) that form the lumbar curvature. Lumbar vertebrae tend to have:a) Large bodiesb) Long transverse processesc) stout, posteriorly-directed, non-overlapping spinous processesFunction: 1. articulates with sacrum at lumbosacral joint2. intervertebral space allows for lumbar punctures

Front	Vertebral Column: Lumbar Region
Back	Structure: 5 vertebrae (L1-5) that form the lumbar curvature. Lumbar vertebrae tend to have: a) Large bodies b) Long transverse processes c) stout, posteriorly-directed, non-overlapping spinous processes Function: 1. articulates with sacrum at lumbosacral joint 2. intervertebral space allows for lumbar punctures

Lumbar Vertebrae Processes Vertebral Column Region Structure L1 5