The lumbar triangle actually consists of two different triangles: (1) the superficial inferior lumbar triangle (or Petit triangle), and external abdominal oblique and (2) the deep superior lumbar triangle (or Grynfeltt-Lesshaft triangle.
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If you are unsuccessful with a lumbar puncture, you can always consider inserting the spinal needle into the left or right lumbar triangles. We're not saying it'll work, just that you can consider doing it.
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