HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

question-icon

What Part Of The Spine Does The L5 Connect To?

default
Posted on Tue, 29 Oct 2013
Question: what part of the spine does the l5 connect to.
doctor
Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (26 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
L5 is in the region of lower back.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
L5 is the lower part of the spine. It is the last lumbar vertebra. Above it lies L4 and below it are sacral vertebrae.
Please write about your problem in detail along with the available investigation reports and I am available to assist you further.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
doctor
Answered by
Dr.
Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal

Orthopaedic Surgeon

Practicing since :1994

Answered : 12314 Questions

premium_optimized

The User accepted the expert's answer

Share on

Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties

159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM Blog Questions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction
What Part Of The Spine Does The L5 Connect To?

Brief Answer:
L5 is in the region of lower back.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
L5 is the lower part of the spine. It is the last lumbar vertebra. Above it lies L4 and below it are sacral vertebrae.
Please write about your problem in detail along with the available investigation reports and I am available to assist you further.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.