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Lumbar spine anatomy and function

Medically reviewed by Jennifer Steinhoff, MD Key Takeaways The lumbar spine includes five vertebrae that help with mobility and stability.Lumbar vertebrae are larger because they carry the load from ...
Twists in yoga are crucial exercises for spinal health, but they must be practiced with awareness. Here's how to do them ...
Lumbar lymph nodes refer to a group of small organs that are part of the immune system. Lymph nodes are generally circular, bean-like organs that are dispersed throughout the body. The lumbar lymph ...
A pinched nerve in the spinal region is a common yet often misunderstood condition that affects a significant portion of the population at some point in their lives. This condition not only causes ...
Spinal stenosis is a condition characterized by narrowing of the spinal canal, a tubular structure which encloses the spinal cord. Narrowing of the spinal canal leads to compression of the spinal cord ...
Researchers use cutting-edge technologies to uncover differences in neural control for arms and legs. Legs and arms perform very different functions. Our legs are responsible primarily for repetitive ...
The study included children and adolescents, and it found decreased vertebral height and depth among both groups of patients compared with healthy controls. Young patients with spinal muscular atrophy ...