Interbody portion of L4

What does "Interbody portion of L4" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

The "interbody portion of L4" refers to a specific part of the spine. The spine is made up of several small bones, called vertebrae, stacked on top of each other. The "L4" is the fourth vertebrae in the lower back region. The "interbody" part refers to the main, round part of the vertebrae, which is in between the upper and lower joints that connect each vertebrae to the ones above and below it.

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