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What is the natural curve of the lumbar spine called?

lordotic

Where does the spinal cord terminate?

L1-L2

Which part of the lumbar spine is most commonly injured in back injuries?

intervertebral disks

What are the characteristics of the body of lumbar vertebrae?

<ul> <li>deeper anteriorly than posteriorly - flattened superior and inferior surfaces</li> </ul> Signup and view all the answers

Describe the characteristics of the laminae of lumbar vertebrae.

<p>thicker than cervical or thoracic vertebrae</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the mamillary process of lumbar vertebrae?

<p>smooth rounded projection on the back of each superior articular process</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where are the accessory processes of lumbar vertebrae located?

<p>located at the back of the root of the transverse process</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the pars interarticularis?

<p>part of the lamina between the superior and inferior articular processes</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the characteristics of the transverse process of lumbar vertebrae?

<ul> <li>smaller than those of the thoracic spine - L1-L3 are directed laterally whereas L4-L5 are directed slightly superiorly</li> </ul> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the pedicles of lumbar vertebrae?

<p>strong and directed posteriorly</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the unique characteristics of the L5 vertebrae in terms of its shape and processes?

<p>Wedge-shaped body, smaller spinous process, thickest transverse process</p> Signup and view all the answers

How are the zygapophyseal joints of the lumbar spine typically demonstrated?

<p>Majority are demonstrated in a 45 degree oblique position</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the orientation of the intervertebral foramina in the lumbar spine, and what is the exception?

<p>Majority are situated at right angles to the midsagittal plane, except L5 which is slightly anteriorly turned</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is the sacrum formed and what is its shape?

<p>Formed by fusion of 5 sacral vertebrae, curved triangular-shaped bone</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where is the sacrum located and what joints does it articulate with?

<p>Located between the iliac bones of the pelvis, articulates with the sacroiliac joints</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes the female sacrum from the male sacrum?

<p>Female sacrum is more acutely curved, resulting in a sharper angle at the junction of lumbar and pelvic curves</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where is the sacral promontory located and what is its significance?

<p>Prominent ridge on the superior surface of the sacrum</p> Signup and view all the answers

What structures are contained within the sacral canal and where is it located?

<p>Continuation of the vertebral (spinal) cord, transmits sacral nerves, located behind the bodies of the sacral segments</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the composition of the coccyx and how many vertebrae does it typically have?

<p>Composed of 4 rudimentary vertebrae fused into one bone, by adulthood</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the coccyx curve and what projects superiorly from its first segment?

<p>Curves inferiorly and anteriorly, coccygeal cornua</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the unique shape of the body of the L5 vertebra?

<p>Wedge-shaped</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what position are the majority of zygapophyseal joints in the lumbar spine demonstrated?

<p>45 degree oblique position</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the orientation of the intervertebral foramina in the lumbar spine, and what is the exception?

<p>Right angles to the Midsagittal plane, except L5 which is turned slightly anteriorly</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the composition of the coccyx?

<p>4 rudimentary vertebrae fused into one bone by adulthood</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where is the sacral canal located and what does it transmit?

<p>Behind the bodies of the sacral segments; transmits sacral nerves</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the shape of the sacrum and where is it located in the body?

<p>Curved, triangular-shaped bone located between the iliac bones of the pelvis</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the sacral foramina?

<p>Passage for sacral nerves and blood vessels</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the sacral promontory?

<p>Prominent ridge on the base of the sacrum</p> Signup and view all the answers

What projects superiorly from the first coccygeal segment to join the sacral cornua?

<p>Coccygeal cornua</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where are the sacral cornua located?

<p>Posterior lateral aspect of the last sacral segment</p> Signup and view all the answers

Describe the characteristics of the mamillary process of lumbar vertebrae.

<p>Smooth rounded projection on the back of each superior articular process</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the orientation of the transverse processes in L4-L5 lumbar vertebrae?

<p>Slightly superiorly</p> Signup and view all the answers

Explain the characteristics of the pars interarticularis of lumbar vertebrae.

<p>Part of the lamina between the superior and inferior articular processes</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where are the accessory processes of lumbar vertebrae located?

<p>At the back of the root of the transverse process</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the laminae in lumbar vertebrae?

<p>They are thicker than cervical or thoracic vertebrae</p> Signup and view all the answers

Explain the characteristics of the spinous process of lumbar vertebrae.

<p>Large, thick, and blunt projecting posteriorly and horizontally</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes the lumbar vertebrae from thoracic vertebrae in terms of the pedicles?

<p>Pedicles in lumbar vertebrae are stronger and directed posteriorly</p> Signup and view all the answers

Describe the characteristics of the body of lumbar vertebrae.

<p>Deeper anteriorly than posteriorly, with flattened superior and inferior surfaces</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the natural curve of the lumbar spine called?

<p>Lordotic curve</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where does the spinal cord terminate?

<p>L1-L2</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the unique characteristics of the L5 vertebra?

<p>Wedge-shaped body, wedge-shaped intervertebral disk, shorter spinous process, thickest transverse process</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where is the sacral promontory located?

<p>On the base of the sacrum</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the composition of the coccyx?

<p>4 rudimentary vertebrae fused into one bone</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the shape of the sacrum and where is it located?

<p>Curved, triangular-shaped bone located between the iliac bones of the pelvis</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where are the sacral cornua located?

<p>On the posterolateral aspect of the last sacral segment</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the sacral canal?

<p>Location of the continuation of the vertebral (spinal) cord and transmission of sacral nerves</p> Signup and view all the answers

What projects superiorly from the first coccygeal segment to join sacral cornua?

<p>Coccygeal cornua</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is the female sacrum different from the male sacrum?

<p>Female sacrum is more acutely curved, resulting in a sharper angle at the lumbar-pelvic junction</p> Signup and view all the answers

Describe the anatomy of the sacral ala.

<p>Wing-like lateral mass on each side of the sacral base containing articular surface for the iliac bones</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the orientation of the intervertebral foramina in the lumbar spine?

<p>At right angles (90 degrees) to the Midsagittal plane, except for L5 which is slightly turned anteriorly</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the natural curve of the lumbar spine called?

<p>lordotic</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where does the spinal cord terminate?

<p>L1-L2</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the lumbar spine is most likely to be injured in back injuries?

<p>intervertebral disks</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the characteristics of the laminae of lumbar vertebrae?

<p>thicker than cervical or thoracic vertebrae</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the pedicles of lumbar vertebrae?

<p>strong and directed posteriorly</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the shape of the mamillary process of lumbar vertebrae?

<p>smooth rounded projection</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where are the accessory processes of lumbar vertebrae located?

<p>back of the root of the transverse process</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the part of the lamina between the superior and inferior articular processes called?

<p>pars interarticularis</p> Signup and view all the answers

Describe the characteristics of the spinous process of lumbar vertebrae.

<p>large, thick, blunt, project posteriorly and horizontally</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the characteristics of the transverse process of lumbar vertebrae?

<p>smaller than those of the thoracic spine, L1-L3 directed laterally, L4-L5 slightly superiorly</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the lumbar spine is most commonly injured in back injuries?

<p>the intervertebral disks</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the unique shape of the mamillary process of lumbar vertebrae?

<p>smooth rounded projection</p> Signup and view all the answers

Describe the characteristics of the transverse process of lumbar vertebrae.

<p>smaller than those of the thoracic spine; L1-L3 are directed laterally whereas L4-L5 are directed slightly superiorly</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where are the accessory processes of lumbar vertebrae located?

<p>at the back of the root of the transverse process</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the pedicles of lumbar vertebrae?

<p>strong and directed posteriorly</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the characteristics of the laminae of lumbar vertebrae?

<p>thicker than cervical or thoracic vertebrae</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the unique characteristics of the L5 vertebra?

<p>The transverse processes are directed slightly superiorly; The body is deeper anteriorly than posteriorly</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where is the sacrum located and what joints does it articulate with?

<p>located at the base of the spine; articulates with the ilium of the pelvis</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the composition of the coccyx?

<p>formed by fusion of 3-5 rudimentary vertebrae</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the orientation of the intervertebral foramina in the lumbar spine?

<p>oriented more vertically</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the orientation of the majority of zygapophyseal joints in the lumbar spine demonstrated?

<p>45 degree oblique position</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where are the sacral foramina located?

<p>On anterior and posterior walls of sacral canal</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the shape of the sacrum and where is it located?

<p>Curved, triangular-shaped bone located between the iliac bones of the pelvis</p> Signup and view all the answers

What projects superiorly from the first coccygeal segment to join the sacral cornua?

<p>Coccygeal cornua</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where is the sacral canal located and what does it transmit?

<p>Behind the bodies of the sacral segments; transmits sacral nerves</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the composition of the coccyx and how many vertebrae are fused into one bone by adulthood?

<p>4 rudimentary vertebrae fused into one bone</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where does the spinal cord terminate in relation to the sacrum?

<p>Sacral canal; behind the bodies of the sacral segments</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the sacral promontory and where is it located?

<p>Prominent ridge on the base of the sacrum; marks the sacral hiatus</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the unique shape of the L5 vertebra compared to other lumbar vertebrae?

<p>Wedge-shaped body</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the female sacrum being more acutely curved?

<p>Results in a sharper angle at the junction of the lumbar and pelvic curves</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Lumbar Spine

  • The natural curve of the lumbar spine is called lordosis.
  • The spinal cord terminates at the level of the L1 or L2 vertebra.
  • The pars interarticularis is the most commonly injured part of the lumbar spine in back injuries.

Lumbar Vertebrae

  • The body of lumbar vertebrae is kidney-shaped and has a larger size compared to thoracic vertebrae.
  • The laminae are broad and flat, forming the posterior wall of the vertebral foramen.
  • The pedicles are stout and directed posteriorly.
  • The transverse process is long and slender, and its orientation changes from L1 to L5.
  • The mamillary process is a small, rounded projection located at the tip of the transverse process.
  • The accessory processes are small, located at the base of the transverse process.
  • The pars interarticularis is the region between the superior and inferior articular processes.
  • The zygapophyseal joints are demonstrated in a sagittal or near-sagittal plane.
  • The intervertebral foramina are oriented in a coronal plane, except for L5-S1, which is oriented in a sagittal plane.

L5 Vertebra

  • The L5 vertebra has a unique shape, with a larger body and a more horizontal transverse process compared to other lumbar vertebrae.

Sacrum

  • The sacrum is formed by the fusion of five vertebrae and is located at the base of the spine.
  • It is shaped like a triangular wedge, with a broad base and a narrow apex.
  • The sacrum articulates with the two iliac bones to form the sacroiliac joints.
  • The sacral canal is located within the sacrum and transmits the sacral nerve roots.
  • The sacral promontory is located at the anterior tip of the sacrum and serves as an attachment point for ligaments.
  • The sacral foramina are located on the anterior and posterior surfaces of the sacrum.
  • The female sacrum is more acutely curved than the male sacrum.

Coccyx

  • The coccyx is composed of 3-5 fused vertebrae and is located at the end of the spine.
  • It curves downward and forward, with a projection from the first coccygeal segment that joins the sacral cornua.
  • The sacral cornua are located at the posterolateral tip of the sacrum.

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Test your knowledge about the lumbar spine anatomy with this quiz. Questions cover the number of lumbar vertebrae, size variations, weight-bearing capacity, natural curve, termination of the spinal cord, common injuries, and characteristics of the lumbar vertebrae.

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