Structured Summary
Abstract
Five fused VERTEBRAE forming a triangle-shaped structure at the back of the PELVIS. It articulates superiorly with the LUMBAR VERTEBRAE, inferiorly with the COCCYX, and anteriorly with the ILIUM of the PELVIS. The sacrum strengthens and stabilizes the PELVIS.
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6 entry terms
- Sacra
- Sacrums
- Sacral Vertebra
- Sacral Vertebrae
- Vertebra, Sacral
- Vertebrae, Sacral
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24 allowable subheadings
Indexed with the subheadings abnormalities, anatomy & histology, blood supply, chemistry, cytology, diagnostic imaging, drug effects, embryology, enzymology, growth & development, immunology, injuries, innervation, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, pathology, physiology, physiopathology, radiation effects, surgery, transplantation, ultrastructure, virology.
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do not confuse with LUMBOSACRAL REGION or SACROCOCCYGEAL REGION
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References
- National Library of Medicine. Sacrum. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D012447. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D012447
- Sacrum. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sacrum
- Sacrum. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q233316