1. The lumbar vertebrae 2. The interbody joint and the intervertebral discs 3. The zygapophysial joints - detailed structure 4. The ligaments of the lumbar spine 5. The lumbar lordosis and the vertebral canal 6. The sacrum 7. Basic biomechanics 8. Movements of the lumbar spine 9. The lumbar muscles and their fasciae 10. Nerves of the lumbar spine 11. Blood supply of the lumbar spine 12. Embryology and development 13. Age changes in the lumbar spine 14. The sacroiliac joint 15. Low back pain 16. Instability 17. Reconstructive anatomy 18. Radiographic anatomy 19. Sagittal magnetic resonance scans 20. Axial magnetic resonance imaging 21. Coronal magnetic resonance scans Appendix Index