Normal 'Cupid's bow' contour of the lower lumbar vertebrae

G. W. Dietz; E. E. Christensen

doi:10.1148/121.3.577

Normal 'Cupid's bow' contour of the lower lumbar vertebrae

G. W. Dietz, E. E. Christensen

Radiology

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The inferior end plates of the 3rd, 4th, and 5th lumbar vertebral bodies frequently have paired parasagittal concavities when viewed in the frontal projection. When viewed in the lateral projection, the concavities superimpose, lying in the posterior portion of the vertebral body. This normal contour of the end plate should not be confused with other vertebral body anomalies having clinical importance. The incidence and degree of end plate depression are discussed.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	577-580
Number of pages	4
Journal	RADIOLOGY
Volume	121
Issue number	3 I
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1148/121.3.577
State	Published - 1976

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