Sacrum - Sexual dimorphism - Article Index

Encyclopedia - Sacrum: Encyclopedia Ii - Sacrum - Sexual Dimorphism
The sacrum is noticeably sexually dimorphic (differently-shaped in males and females). In the female the sacrum is shorter and wider than...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sacrum: Encyclopedia Ii - Sacrum - Surfaces
Sacrum - Pelvic surface. The pelvic surface (facies pelvina) is concave from above downward, and slightly so from side to side. Its mid...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sacrum: Encyclopedia Ii - Sacrum - Pelvic Surface
The pelvic surface (facies pelvina) is concave from above downward, and slightly so from side to side. Its middle part is crossed by four...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sacrum: Encyclopedia Ii - Sacrum - Variations
The sacrum, in some cases, consists of six pieces; occasionally the number is reduced to four. The bodies of the first and second vertebr...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sacrum: Encyclopedia Ii - Sacrum - Base
The base of the sacrum (basis oss. sacri), which is broad and expanded, is directed upward and forward. In the middle is a large oval art...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sacrum: Encyclopedia Ii - Sacrum - Variations
The sacrum, in some cases, consists of six pieces; occasionally the number is reduced to four. The bodies of the first and second vertebr...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sacrum: Encyclopedia Ii - Sacrum - Vertebral Canal
The vertebral canal (canalis sacralis; sacral canal) runs throughout the greater part of the bone; above, it is triangular in form; below...   » Read the article