lumbaalse

Lumbaalse is a Dutch adjective used in medical and anatomical contexts to describe things related to the lumbar region, the lower part of the spine between the thorax and the pelvis.

The term derives from the Latin lumbus (loin) and is related to the English word lumbar. In Dutch medical language the base form lumbaal is commonly used, with lumbaalse serving as a declined or descriptive form before certain nouns.

Anatomical scope: The lumbar region comprises the five lumbar vertebrae (L1–L5) and surrounding structures, including intervertebral discs, facet joints, ligaments, and the muscles of the lower back, such as the quadratus lumborum and the psoas major. The lumbar nerves contribute to the lumbosacral plexus and play a role in abdominal, back, and leg function.

Clinical usage: Lumbaalse is used to describe signs, symptoms, or procedures involving the lower back, for example lumbar pain, lumbar disc herniation, or lumbar spine imaging findings.

Diagnosis and treatment: In medical practice, imaging modalities such as X-ray, MRI, or CT are used to assess lumbaalse findings. Treatment ranges from physical therapy and analgesics to injections or surgical interventions, including decompression or fusion of the lumbar spine when indicated.

See also: lumbar spine, lumbar region, anatomy.