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Lumbar Ganglia
Abstract
Although there are usually four lumbar ganglia, the number may vary from three to eight. When there are fewer than four ganglia they tend to be larger than "usual."
Although there are usually four lumbar ganglia, the number may vary from three to eight. When there are fewer than four ganglia they tend to be larger than "usual."

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Anatomical classification
- Systems:
- Nervous system
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