Lumbus (Noun)
Meaning
Either side of the backbone between the hipbone and the ribs in humans as well as quadrupeds.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The lumbar region of her back ached after carrying the heavy groceries up the stairs all day.
- The quadruped mammal has a distinctive muscle structure in the lumbus area that helps it jump long distances.
- An injury to the lumbus area required immediate medical attention for the football player to avoid long-term damage.
- Grooming horses requires attention to the lumbus region as it can be prone to sores and irritation.
- Stretching exercises that target the lumbus area can help alleviate the lower back pain that many office workers experience.