loin

(redirected from lumbus)
Also found in: Dictionary, Thesaurus, Medical.

loin

Anatomy the part of the lower back and sides between the pelvis and the ribs
Collins Discovery Encyclopedia, 1st edition © HarperCollins Publishers 2005
Mentioned in ?
References in periodicals archive ?
Lumbus is derived from the Latin word limbos, meaning "lion," and the lumbar spine earns its name.
Low back: why surgery may not be the best choice

Encyclopedia browser ?
Full browser ?