lumbar

Thân thiện

The physical therapist points to the patient's lumbar region on a chart.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Relating to the lower back: Specifically describes anatomical structures, conditions, or procedures associated with the region of the back between the ribs and the hipbones (the loins).

Examples of Usage

• Adjective:
  • She has been experiencing severe lumbar pain for weeks.
  • The MRI scan focused on his lumbar spine.
  • A lumbar puncture is a medical procedure to collect cerebrospinal fluid.

Advanced Usage

• "Lumbar region": The specific anatomical area of the lower back.
  • The physiotherapist applied pressure to the lumbar region to relieve muscle tension.
• "Lumbar support": A feature in chairs or car seats designed to provide comfort and reduce strain on the lower back.
  • This office chair has excellent adjustable lumbar support.

Variants and Related Words

• Lumbosacral (adj): Pertaining to both the lumbar and sacral regions of the spine.
  • The lumbosacral joint is a common site of pain.
• Lumbago (n): A dated or non-specific term for pain in the lower back.
  • He was diagnosed with lumbago.

Synonyms

• Lower back: (noun phrase) The general area the adjective describes.
  • He injured his lower back while lifting.
• Loin: (noun) An older or more literary term for the part of the body on either side of the spine between the ribs and hips.
  • A girdle about the loins.

Related Phrases

(Note: "Lumbar" is primarily a technical adjective and does not commonly form phrasal verbs or idioms. Its usage is largely confined to anatomical, medical, and ergonomic contexts.)

Học thuật

Adjective

1. of or relating to or near the part of the back between the ribs and the hipbones
   • lumbar vertebrae