Encyclopedia: Lumbar
In anatomy, lumbar is an adjective that means of or pertaining to the abdominal segment of the torso, between the diaphragm and the sacrum . The five vertebrae in the lumbar region of the back are the largest and strongest in the movable part of the spinal column, and can be distinguished by the absence of a foramen in the transverse process, and by the absence of facets on the...
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What do monoclonal bands in a lumbar puncture mean?
I had a lumbar puncture done and the results had 18 IgG monoclonal bands in...
I had a lumbar puncture done and the results had 18 IgG monoclonal bands in...
The elevated IgG and multiple oligoclonal bands are suggestive of multiple sclerosis. Normally large proteins such as IgG are more dilute in CSF... that you have elevated levels of them would...
Asked by mattysmom - 9 months ago
What is the significance of a straight lumbar spine?
I am a 26 year old female and I was recently seen in the ER...
I am a 26 year old female and I was recently seen in the ER...
It depends how you look at the spine. When looking from behind, it should be completely straight. But when looking from the side, it should have a curve. You're lacking...
Asked by Mokie Prime - 13 months ago
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