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Lamina:
The bone which is located in the posterior portion of the vertebrae.
Laminectomy:
The removal of the lamina, frequently done to relieve pressure on the nerves (spinal stenosis).
Laminotomy:
A removal of a small portion of the lamina, frequently done to remove a portion of the disc.
Lordosis:
The normal backward curve which occurs in the cervical and lumbar region.
Lumbar:
The lowest portion of the spine. There are five lumbar vertebrae in the low back.
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