Lumbarization

Lumbarization is a term that refers to an anatomic anomaly in the human spine. It is defined by the nonfusion of the first and second segments of the sacrum. The lumbar spine subsequently appears to have six vertebrae or segments, not five. Conversely the sacrum appears to have only four segments instead of its designated five segments.[1]

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References

  1. ^ [1], Dorland's Medical Dictionary. Retrieved on 12/11/2008 from Mercksource.com