APPLIED RADIOLOGICAL ANATOMY

Detailed explanation-1: -A lumbar puncture (spinal tap) is a test used to diagnose certain health conditions. It’s performed in your lower back, in the lumbar region. During a lumbar puncture, a needle is inserted into the space between two lumbar bones (vertebrae) to remove a sample of cerebrospinal fluid.

Detailed explanation-2: -Also called LP and lumbar puncture. Lumbar puncture.

Detailed explanation-3: -To perform a spinal tap (also called a lumbar puncture), your healthcare provider inserts a needle into your lower back to get a sample of cerebrospinal fluid. Cerebrospinal fluid is the clear liquid that surrounds your spine and brain.

Detailed explanation-4: -Listen to pronunciation. (LUM-bar PUNK-cher) A procedure in which a thin, hollow needle is inserted into the lower part of the spine to collect a sample of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF).