What is Lumbar vertebrae?
{{No sources}}{{Infobox bone | Name = Lumbar vertebrae | Latin = vertebrae lumbales | Image = Lumbar vertebrae anterior.png | Caption = Position of human lumbar vertebrae (shown in red). It consists of 5 bones, from the top down, L1, L2, L3, L4 and L5. | Image2 = Gray93.png | Caption2 = A typical lumbar vertebra }} The '''lumbar vertebrae''' in humans are the five [[vertebrae]] between the [[rib cage]] and the [[pelvis]]. They are important parts of the [[vertebral column]]. They are called L1 to L5, starting at the top. The lumbar vertebrae help support the weight of the body, and allow movement. In particular, they connect to the [[pelvis]]. Most people have five lumbar vertebrae, but some have four or six. Not much movement takes place between the lumbar vertebrae. {{biology-stub}} [[Category:Bones]] [[Category:Back (anatomy)]]