Lumbar Lumbar

Lumbar - Definition and Overview

In anatomy, lumbar is an adjective that means of or pertaining to the abdominal segment of the torso, between the diaphragm and the sacrum (pelvis).

Examples:

  • A well-designed chair provides lumbar support.
  • There are five lumbar vertebrae (L1-L5).

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