Vol 79, No 4 (2020)
Review article
Published online: 2020-01-27
Metric analysis of the lumbar region of human vertebral column
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Abstract
Detailed measurement of lumbar spine, despite the many years of study, still provides new information, especially due to low back pain, which is increasing and unresolved worldwide health problem. This review includes historical background and evolution of measurement methods. The paper also focused on searching optimal animal model of lumbar spine and summarizes current knowledge and essential tips. In addition, practical application of lumbar metric analysis was presented. This summary is a starting point for further consideration.
Keywords: anatomyanthropologymorphometrylumbar spinelow back painanimal modelscomparative anatomy
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