Morphometric analysis of the fifth lumbar vertebra (L5): Anatomical dimensions and clinical implications in South Indian population

Background: The anatomical features of L5, including its size, shape, and articulation with the sacrum, make it a crucial structure in weight transfer and spinal stability. Understanding its morphometry is vital for diagnosing and treating pathologies associated with the lumbar spine. This study aim...

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Published in:	Translational Research in Anatomy
Main Authors:	Nandini Bhat, Lakshmisha Rao, Ashwija Shetty, Souhardya Das, Nom Bhukya Kumar Naik, Vanishri Nayak, Sushma Prabhath, Kurian Alapatt, Suhani Sumalatha
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Elsevier 2025-06-01
Subjects:	Fifth lumbar vertebra Vertebral canal Anatomy
Online Access:	http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214854X25000111