Which vertebra lies at the intersection of the supracristal lines and is used as the site to insert a needle to obtain a sample of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)?

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The supracristal line is an imaginary line drawn across the highest points of the iliac crests, which typically intersects the L4 vertebra. This location is commonly used for lumbar puncture to obtain CSF.

Which Vertebra Lies at the Intersection of the Supracristal Lines