Lumbar Spine: What It Is, Anatomy & Disorders - Cleveland Clinic
Feb 17, 2022 · Your lumbar spine consists of the five vertebrae in your lower back. It provides support for the weight of your body, surrounds and protects your spinal cord, and allows for a wide range of …
Understanding Lower Back Anatomy - Spine-health
Your lower back contains 5 vertebral bones stacked above each other with intervertebral discs in between. These bones are connected at the back with specialized joints.
Lumbar Anatomy - Physiopedia
The complex anatomy of the lumbar region is a remarkable combination of these strong vertebrae (with their multiple bony elements) linked by joint capsules, and flexible ligaments/tendons, large muscles, …
Back: Anatomy, parts, diagrams and function | Kenhub
Apr 3, 2025 · The upper back corresponds to the posterior thoracic wall, while the lower back refers to the lumbar region, posterior to the abdominal cavity.
The Lumbar Spine - Joints - Ligaments - TeachMeAnatomy
Nov 6, 2025 · The lumbar spine is the third region of the vertebral column, located in the lower back between the thoracic and sacral vertebral segments. It is made up of five distinct vertebrae, which …
The Bones of the Pelvis and Lower Back: 3D Anatomy Model
Dec 22, 2025 · Explore the anatomy, function, and role of the bones of the pelvis and lower back with Innerbody's 3D model.
Anatomy of the spine and back: normal anatomy | e-Anatomy
Nov 12, 2025 · These diagrams and original illustrations were produced from 3D medical imaging reconstructions of the spine and back by Micheau, Antoine - MD. All the images are in vector format, …