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During a lumbar puncture, or spinal tap, th...

During a lumbar puncture, or spinal tap, the physician inserts a hollow thin needle in the space between two vertebrae of the lower back and slowly advances it toward the spine. The cerebrospinal fluid pressure is then measured and some fluid is withdrawn for laboratory analysis. Electronic Illustrators Group

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