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Spine and Nerve Anatomy

Chapter 5
Parts of the Vertebra: Lumbar
The main weight of the body is carried by the vertebral bodies and disks. The lamina, facets and spinous process are major parts of the posterior elements that help guide the movement of the vertebrae and protect the spinal cord. Reproduced from Atlas of Human Anatomy by Frank Netter, MD, with permission of Icon Learning Systems.