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During a lumbar puncture, or spinal tap, a procedure in which cerebrospinal fluid is aspirated, 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lower back and slowly advances it toward the spine.The cerebrospinal fluid pressure is then measured and the fluid is withdrawn for laboratory analysis. (Illustration by Electronic Illustrators Group.)

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