Humans have five Lumbar Vertebrae which make up the lower part of the back. These are distinguished by large vertebral bodies, no costal pits, no transverse processes or foramina, and their transverse spines slant vertically. Because of their large bodies they are more easily crushed.
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The Post-Cranial Skeleton Sketchbook
Non-FictionThis is a study book for people learning osteology or anatomy. It features all the bones of the post-cranial skeleton, improving on some previous books with more detailed images of the bones of the feet. Each bone has their common features labelle...