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lumbodorsal fascia |
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lumbodorsal fascia [¦ləm·bō′dȯr·səl ′fā·shə] (anatomy) The sheath of the erector spinae muscle alone, or the sheaths of the erector spinae and the quadratus lumborum muscles. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| [7-13] These hypotheses are based on the assumption that stability of the pelvic girdle is provided, in part, by the coarse texture of the sacroiliac (SI) cartilage surfaces, the complementary ridges and grooves, and the undulated shape ("form closure")[7-9] and, in part, by compressive forces of muscles, ligaments, and the thoracolumbar fascia ("force closure"). The chapter author examines the current evidence regarding the role of muscles and the thoracolumbar fascia in stabilizing the spine, and he offers some pertinent and well-informed ideas on the prevention of back injuries. In the low back videotape, superficial muscle layers and thoracolumbar fascia are the first structures dissected. |
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