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Definition of Lumbar vertebrae
Lumbar vertebrae: There are 5 lumbar vertebrae. The lumbar vertebrae are situated between the thoracic vertebrae and the sacral vertebrae in the spinal column. The 5 lumbar vertebrae are represented by the symbols L1 through L5.
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Last Editorial Review: 3/21/1999 8:51:00 PM
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