Lumbar Vertebrae Anatomy
Lumbar vertebrae of the spine consist of five bony rings! Stacked to form a continuous column in order from superior (L1 or first lumbar vertebra) to inferior (L5 or fifth lumbar vertebra). The Lumbar vertebrae are the some of the largest and heaviest vertebrae in the spine. Unlike the cervical vertebrae in the neck, the lumbar vertebrae don’t have the transverse foramina in the transverse processes, and also lack facets to either side of the body. The fifth lumbar vertebra is distinct from the L1-4 vertebrae in being much larger on its front side than in the back. Its spinous process, on the other hand, is smaller than in the other lumbar vertebrae with a wide, four-sided shape that comes to a rough edge and a thick notch. Stay tuned for our videos on Stomach Arteries & Cranial Nerves! Please support us by subscribing to our YouTube channel (link in bio)
