The lumbar spine is of critical importance in neurosurgery, as lumbar degenerative disease is among the leading causes of disability worldwide. Given its central role in both weight-bearing and movement, the lumbar spine is frequently affected by mechanical stress, leading to degenerative conditions. A thorough understanding of lumbar anatomy is fundamental to diagnosing and treating these conditions. This chapter provides a detailed review of lumbar anatomy, focusing on clinically relevant bony, vascular, neural, and ligamentous structures that are commonly implicated in disease processes.

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Anatomy of the Lumbar Spine

  • Faith C. Robertson,
  • Tariq Parker,
  • Stephanie M. Cohen,
  • Jean-Valery C. E. Coumans

摘要

The lumbar spine is of critical importance in neurosurgery, as lumbar degenerative disease is among the leading causes of disability worldwide. Given its central role in both weight-bearing and movement, the lumbar spine is frequently affected by mechanical stress, leading to degenerative conditions. A thorough understanding of lumbar anatomy is fundamental to diagnosing and treating these conditions. This chapter provides a detailed review of lumbar anatomy, focusing on clinically relevant bony, vascular, neural, and ligamentous structures that are commonly implicated in disease processes.