The lumbar spine is located in the lower half of the vertebral column, inferior to the thoracic vertebrae/rib cage and superior to the pelvis and sacrum. The lumbar vertebrae are five in number and desginated as vertebrae L1-L5. They are primarily responsible for bearing the weight of the upper body (and permitting movement) and consequently ... More @Wikipedia
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