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Transaxial computed tomography image of the lumbar spine at the level of L3. Left side: The lateral recess angle is defined as the angle between the lines parallel to the floor and the roof of the lateral recess. Right side: The height of the lateral recess is defined as the shortest distance from the most anterior point of the superior articular process to the posterior border of the vertebral body.
