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Lumbar region

Lumbar \Lum"bar\, Lumbal \Lum"bal\, a. [L. lumbus loin. See Loin.] (Anat.) Of, pertaining to, or near, the loins; as, the lumbar arteries.

Lumbar region (Anat.), the region of the loin; specifically, a region between the hypochondriac and iliac regions, and outside of the umbilical region.

Usage examples of "lumbar region".

See it come through your pelvis and emerge in those large vertebrae of the lower lumbar region of the spine.

The pain which had started to radiate from the lumbar region suddenly surrendered to the pillow’.

Lately not only had walking become painful in the always uncomfortable lumbar region but any exertion was apt to bring on an attack of angina.

However, I ran my hand down the back of his spine in case he had some thing concealed in the lumbar region.

I won't put you on that table, I won't turn you over to the girls and I won't do more than break your back in the lumbar region.

The way things are going, she could easily suffer severe damage to her lumbar region or even a pelvic fracture.

From Upper Montclair, he moved through Upper Echelon, and the entire Upper Lumbar region, and none of the kings, liege lords, and others in charge knew what to make of him.

I put a drop of acid on the skin over the lumbar region of the spine.

Champrey, had an excellent practice, specializing in the lower lumbar region and, of course, the entire renal system.

His lumbar region, which had been weak since the car accident the previous Christmas, had given out almost as soon as the wild man had sprung him in the hall.

Your kidneys, lower abdomen, lumbar region and knees are your weak points.

Hasson opened the passenger door and got in, taking equal care to ensure that his spine was straight and well supported in the lumbar region.