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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
Final Answer: lumbar vertebra
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.
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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What is another name for the second cervical vertebra?
The second cervical vertebra is also known as the axis vertebra. It is a unique vertebra as it allows for rotation of the head.
Where is the d 12 vertebra?
The D12 vertebra is the 12th vertebra in the thoracic spine, located between the T11 and L1 vertebrae. It is the last vertebra in the thoracic region before transitioning to the lumbar spine.
What is an anticlinal vertebra?
An anticlinal vertebra is a type of spinal vertebra with a unique feature where the spinal processes align horizontally rather than vertically. This horizontal alignment can lead to complications in the spine's flexibility and movement.
What rhymes with vertebra?
Some words that rhyme with "vertebra" are zebra, hubra, and tibra.
What vertebra does not have a body?
The atlas (C1 vertebra) does not have a body. It is the topmost vertebra of the spine and is responsible for supporting the skull's weight and allowing for the nodding motion of the head.
What vertebra has seven components?
Cervical vertebra
How do you use vertebra in a sentence?
A kangaroo is a vertebra.
What is vertebra prominent?
The seventh cervical vertebra is called as vertebra prominens. This vertebra has the long and prominent spine. This spine can be felt at the joint of the neck and thorax.
Where are the c5 and c4 vertebra located in the neck?
The c5 vertebra is located in the lower part of the neck, just below the c4 vertebra. The c4 vertebra is slightly higher up in the neck compared to the c5 vertebra.
Weight bearing portin of the vertebra?
Body (of the vertebra)
How many vertebra in the lumbar?
There are 5 lumbar vertebra
What is the typical vertebral surface not found in the atlas?
Body of the vertebra. It is fused with the Axis vertebra. Axis being the second vertebra.
What is the name of C1 vertebra?
Cervical 1 vertebrae
Seven components unfused?
cervical vertebra
Is the forward sliding of a lumbar vertebra over the vertebra below it?
spondylolisthesis
What is another name for the second cervical vertebra?
The second cervical vertebra is also known as the axis vertebra. It is a unique vertebra as it allows for rotation of the head.
Where is the d 12 vertebra?
The D12 vertebra is the 12th vertebra in the thoracic spine, located between the T11 and L1 vertebrae. It is the last vertebra in the thoracic region before transitioning to the lumbar spine.
