Massive L5-S1 Lumbar Disc Herniation with Spinal Nerve Root Impingement - Medical Illustration, Human Anatomy Drawing
This medical illustration series shows a massive L5-S1 lumbar disc herniation with impingement of both the spinal nerve roots and the cauda equina resulting in severe pain. The anatomy drawings show the nucleus pulposus of the intervertebral disc (disk) protruding posteriorly (to the rear) and impacting the nerve roots and cauda equina within the spine.