Does the lumbar radiograph contain two vertebral bodies?

Usually contains two vertebral bodies.

Lumbar orthophoto film is a common imaging examination method, which is used to evaluate the structure and position of lumbar spine. In this kind of examination, the patient is usually in the supine position, bending his waist at a specific angle, and then shooting by X-ray or other imaging techniques. On the radiograph, you can see the front and side of the lumbar spine.

Lumbar orthophoto film can show the relationship and relative position of lumbar vertebrae, which is helpful to evaluate the height of intervertebral disc and the curvature of lumbar vertebrae. Vertebral bodies and pedicles of two adjacent lumbar vertebrae can usually be seen on the anterograde film of lumbar vertebrae. By analyzing the shape and position of these structures, doctors can judge whether patients have lumbar related problems, such as fractures and disc herniation.