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Preferred term

Sacrum  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • 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.

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • Sacra

In other languages

  • French

  • Vertèbres sacrales
  • Vertèbres sacrées
  • Vertèbres sacrées (S1-S5)

URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-RHR0HM4D-H

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