thoracolumbar junction

thora-columbar junction

Area of transition between the posterior curvature of the thoracic spine and the anterior curvature of the lumbar spine.

Type Organ
Body System Digestive
Parent Structure organ part
Latin Name thora-columbar junction

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the thoracolumbar junction?
Area of transition between the posterior curvature of the thoracic spine and the anterior curvature of the lumbar spine.
What body system is the thoracolumbar junction part of?
The thoracolumbar junction is part of the Digestive.
What is the Latin name for the thoracolumbar junction?
The Latin name for the thoracolumbar junction is thora-columbar junction.

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.