Radiography

Radiograph of lumbar part of vertebral column, anteroposterior view

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Image #210-4

Radiography

Radiograph of lumbar part of vertebral column, anteroposterior view

This film was obtained through the courtesy of Dr. Melvin J. Figley.

1. Spinous process vertebra Th. XII (in background)
2. Pedicle (arch of vertebra) L. I (in background)
3. Intervertebral articular cavity L. III-IV
4. Transverse process of vertebra L. IV
5. Iliac crest
6. Posterior superior iliac spine
7. Greater sciatic notch
8. Promontory (indistinct in film)
9. Body of vertebra Th. XII (pointers indicate upper and lower borders)
10. Rib XII
11. Left pointer: Inferior articular process vertebra L. II Right pointer: Superior articular process vertebra L. III
12. Intervertebral disc L. III-IV
13. Psoas major muscle (faint linear shadow of lateral border of muscle)
14. Lateral part sacrum
15. Sacroiliac joint