ANATOMIC ATLAS FOR THE CANINE LUMBOSACRAL SPINE

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Transverse Radiograph Localizer
1- Cranial L6
2- Middle L6
3- Caudal L6
4- L6-7 Disc
5- Caudal L7
6- L7-S1

Sagittal
Radiograph Localizer
1- R Sacroiliac Joint
2- R IV Foramina
3- R Lateral Recess
4- Central Canal Discs
5- L IV Foramina
6- L Sacroiliac Joint

Dorsal
Radiograph Localizer

1- Articular Process Joints
2- Lamina
3- Mid Canal
4- Discs: Nucleus Pulposus

4) L6-7 disc

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7. Spinal nerve: Paired, segmental nerves that connect the spinal cord to peripheral structures. In the dog, there are usually 36 pairs. Each spinal nerve consists of 4 components: 1) roots, 2) main trunk, 3) four primary branches, and 4) numerous peripheral branches.
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