I covered the unique uses of lumber a few weeks ago.
In that post I neglected to mention that the spelling of the word is important.
Find more about lumber here.
'Lumbar' derives from the Latin 'lumbus' which translates as 'loin'. It is the area of the body, front and back, where you find the lower ribs and the hip bones.
Arising from lumbar is 'lumbar puncture' which is a medical procedure during which fluid is withdrawn from or injected into the spine via a hollow needle.
And 'lumbago' is related and refers to the pain that may arise in the lower back if there is strain or damage to that region of the body.
In that post I neglected to mention that the spelling of the word is important.
Find more about lumber here.
'Lumbar' derives from the Latin 'lumbus' which translates as 'loin'. It is the area of the body, front and back, where you find the lower ribs and the hip bones.
Arising from lumbar is 'lumbar puncture' which is a medical procedure during which fluid is withdrawn from or injected into the spine via a hollow needle.
And 'lumbago' is related and refers to the pain that may arise in the lower back if there is strain or damage to that region of the body.
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