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There are five lumbar vertebrae located in the lower back. These vertebrae receive the most stress and are the weight-bearing portion of the back. The lumbar vertebrae allow movements such as flexion and extension, and some lateral flexion.

Thoracic vertebra

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Lumbar vertebrae have circular body and can bear a lot of weight.
Spinous process of lumbar vertebrae is blunt.
Body of lumbar vertebra is thicker compared to cervical and thoracic vertebrae.

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The vertebrae in the lumbar region (lower back) are the largest and strongest in the spine and are responsible for bearing the weight of the upper body.

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The five lumbar vertebrae support the most weight.

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Thoracic Vertebrae

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