Osteology

Articulated lumbar vertebrae, left anterolateral view

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Osteology

Articulated lumbar vertebrae, left anterolateral view

1. Body of vertebra
2. Space occupied in life by intervertebral disc
3. Pedicle (arch of vertebra)
4. Inferior vertebral incisure
5. Superior vertebral incisure (together 4 and 5 make up the intervertebral foramen)
6. Spinous process (in background)
7. Mamillary process
8. Transverse process
9. Accessory process
10. Superior articular process
11. Inferior articular process (pointer on articular surface)