Where Is the Dorsolumbar Area?

dor·so·lum·bar. Referring to the back in the region of the lower thoracic and upper lumbar vertebrae.

What is vertebrae Dorsolumbar?

What is MRI Dorsolumbar Spine? An MRI dorso lumbar spine with contrast creates picture of the lower thoracic and upper lumbar vertebral region of the back and its surrounding soft tissues. ... The MRI scan is a radiationless test which uses strong magnetic and radio waves to create detailed and clear 3D multiple images.

Where is L7 on the spine?

The seventh lumbar vertebra (L7) or its caudal articular processes are considered the most frequent sites of fractures, with fracture occurring more commonly than dislocation (Flatt et al., 1974).