What does "L1-L2" 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.
"L1-L2" refers to the area between the first and second lumbar vertebrae in the spine. The lumbar region is the lower part of the back. When a medical report mentions "L1-L2", it's talking about the space or the disc that sits between these two specific bones in the lower back.
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