Dictionary of Human Evolution and Biology

Dictionary of Human Evolution and Biology

Vertical Lumbar Index

Sum of the dorsal vertical diameters of the centra (vertebral bodies) 100, divided by the sum of the ventral vertical diameters.

See koilorachic, kurtorachic, and orthorachic.

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koilorachic (Pertaining to a vertical lumbar index of greater than 102.00.)
kurtorachic (Pertaining to a vertical lumbar index ranging up to 97.00.)
orthorachic (Pertaining to a vertical lumbar index of between 98 and 100.9.)
lumbar curvature (Convex anterior (secondary) curvature of the vertebral column corresponding to the region of the ...)
vertical clinging and leaping (VCL) (... vertical supports and move by leaping between these vertical supports.)