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Data were collected retrospectively: anteroposterior and transverse diameter of lumbar vertebrae and intervertebral discs, as well as anteroposterior diameter of the spinal canal.&amp;lt;br \/&amp;gt;&amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;Results&amp;lt;\/strong&amp;gt; &amp;lt;br \/&amp;gt;Gender appeared to be an important morphometric determinant, since it significantly differed when it comes to lumbar vertebral anteroposterior and transverse diameter, being mostly larger in males.&amp;lt;br \/&amp;gt;&amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;Conclusion&amp;lt;\/strong&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br \/&amp;gt;This study increases anatomical knowledge of the vertebras and spinal canal of the lumbar region. 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