Lumbar vertebrae

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The lumbar part of the spine is formed by five lumbar vertebrae (L1 - L5) that give skeletal support to the posterior abdominal wall. They are located inferior to the thoracic cage between the thoracic vertebrae and sacrum (or between the thorax and pelvis). 

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