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LABIAL

for incisors and canines, a relative term referring to the part of the tooth that is closer to the front of the mouth or lips; the opposite of lingual

LAMBDOID

cranial suture that articulates between the parietals and occipital bones in the cranium

LATE CHILDHOOD

considered to be between the ages of 6 and 12 years

LATERAL

a relative term used to describe features that are farther from the midline or center of the body; the opposite of medial

LATERAL CUNEIFORM

second-most lateral tarsal bone located on the distal row

LIFE EXPECTANCY

the average age an organism is expected to live

LIFE HISTORY

what an organism goes through and its developments from conception until death

LINGUAL

a relative term referring to the part of the tooth that is closer to the tongue; the opposite of buccal and labial

LUMBAR

the section of the back between the thorax and the pelvis

LUMBAR CURVATURE

the anteriorly convex curvature of the spine in the region of the lumbar vertebrae; helps to distribute the weight of the upper body more efficiently and brings the center of gravity closer to the midline and above the feet.

LUMBAR VERTEBRAE

refers to the vertebrae that are located between the thoracic vertebrae and the sacrum.

LUNATE

the second bone in the proximal row of the wrist; crescent shaped

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