lumbus
Definition
Noun: 1. The lower back: The anatomical region on either side of the spinal column, specifically between the lowest ribs and the pelvis. This term is used in both human and quadruped anatomy.
Usage
The word "lumbus" is a technical, anatomical term. It is rarely used in everyday conversation and is most commonly found in formal medical, biological, or zoological contexts. * The pain was localized to the lumbus. * In quadrupeds, the muscles of the lumbus provide powerful support for locomotion.
Advanced Usage
- The term is the direct Latin root for the more common modern adjective lumbar, which is used to describe structures related to this area (e.g., , ).
Variants and Related Words
- Lumbar (adjective): Of, relating to, or situated near the loins or the lower back.
- He suffered a lumbar spine injury.
Synonyms
- Loin
- Lower back
- Small of the back
Noun
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either side of the backbone between the hipbone and the ribs in humans as well as quadrupeds
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