Lumbar Spine

Question 1

Which segments of the spine are more prone to variation in morphology?

Answer 1

L1 and L5

Question 2

What is the number of vertebrae in the normal adult lumbar spine?

Answer 2

5 segments

Question 3

Which vertebrae will be identified as typical lumbars?

Answer 3

L1-L4

Question 4

Which vertebra will be identified as an atypical lumbar?

Answer 4

L5

Question 5

What parts of the vertebra may be used to distinguish L1-L4 from L5?

Answer 5

• vertebral body
• pedicle
• articular process
• transverse process
• spinous process