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Osteology

Sacrum, posterior view

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Image #154-5
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Diagram Image
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Osteology
Sacrum, posterior view
  1. Base
  2. Mamillary process
  3. Lateral part
  4. Articular surface
  5. Dorsal sacral foramen (pelvic foramen in background)
  6. Intermediate sacral crest
  7. Sacral horn
  8. Apex
  9. Sacral canal
  10. Superior articular process
  11. Sacral tuberosity
  12. Accessory articular facet (of sacroiliac joint)
  13. Middle sacral crest
  14. Lateral sacral crest
  15. Sacral hiatus