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Bassett Collection of Stereoscopic Images of Human Anatomy

Osteology

Sacrum, anterior view

Image #154-4

KEYWORDS: Bones joints cartilage, Bones joints cartilage, Prostate, Vasculature.

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Osteology
Sacrum, anterior view
1 . Base of sacrum (pointer on Promontory)
2 . Superior articular process
3 . Lateral part
4 . Anterior (pelvic) sacral foramina
5 . Transverse lines (note lack of fusion between first and second sacral bodies in this young specimen)
6 . Apex of sacrum