deeply seated vertebra

English to Dutch Medical Medical (general) (spine) anatomy

Risks for early disc degeneration include family history, a transitional vertebra (as in this case
where L5 is *deeply seated*), antecedent trauma, obesity and smoking. The *deeply seated* L5 vertebrae can explain why the changes are most pronounced at L4—L5, although degeneration at this site is common.

Dit is een tekst over lage rugklachten, onder andere veroorzaakt door degeneratie van een tussenwervelschijf, bij een jonge patiënt. Ik kom niet verder dan 'diepliggend' maar dit levert in deze context geen hits op. Weet iemand hoe dit heet?

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The upper lumbar discs, which are fairly round, are more resistant to torsion than the lower kidney-shaped discs. An L5 that is *deeply seated* in the pelvis, has a large lumbosacral angle, or has short iliotransverse ligaments is quite protective against torsion. However, these same factors that protect against torsion will subject the area to greater axial forces