Vertebrae under Compression Showing Muscles as Red Layers

Image Description:

Illustration of vertebrae under compression between the L4-L5 spinal segment, part of the lumbar spine. The L5 and L5 are the lowest vertebrae in the lower back, and they are prone to injury or age-related degeneration such as herniated discs or sciatica.

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Anatomy Visible in the Medical Illustration Includes:

Vertebra, lower back, lumbar spine, quadratus lumborum, psoas, anterior posterior intertransverse, lateral posterior intertransverse, medial posterior intertransverse, interspinalis, L4, L5

Image created by:

Joanna Culley