title: Biomechanics of the lumbar intervertebral disk: a review.
abstract: This article reviews the literature on the biomechanics of the lumbar intervertebral disk according to: 1) disk structure and properties, 2) biomechanical principles and their application to the disk, 3) biomechanics and intradiskal pressures as they relate to posture, work, and exercise, and 4) prophylactic measures.
mesh_terms: D001416:Back Pain / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000517:prevention & control; D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D006801:Humans; D007403:Intervertebral Disc / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000502:physiology*; D009068:Movement; D005082:Physical Exertion; D011187:Posture; D011312:Pressure; D013131:Spine / Q000502:physiology; D013314:Stress, Mechanical; D014937:Work