Lumbar vertebrae | |
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Details | |
Insertions | Psoas major muscle |
Nerve | Lumbar nerves |
Identifiers | |
Latin | vertebrae lumbales |
MeSH | D008159 |
TA98 | A02.2.04.001 |
TA2 | 1068 |
FMA | 9921 |
Anatomical terms of bone |
The lumbar vertebrae are located between the thoracic vertebrae and pelvis. They form the lower part of the human back in humans, and the tail end of the back in quadrupeds. In humans, there are five lumbar vertebrae. The term is used to describe the anatomy of humans and quadrupeds, such as horses, pigs, or cattle. These bones are found in particular cuts of meat, including tenderloin or sirloin steak.