Sacrum Boney Markings

Question 1

Sacrum

Answer 1

fused vertebrae that make up the bone between the hip bones

Question 2

sacral promontory

Answer 2

the superior aspect of the sacrum

Question 3

ala

Answer 3

upper lateral part of the sacrum.
lateral to first sacral vertebrae

Question 4

body of first sacral vertebrae

Answer 4

the most superior of the fused vertebrae

Question 5

transverse ridges

Answer 5

the sight of vertebral fusion on anterior side

Question 6

apex

Answer 6

the most inferior edge of the sacrum

Question 7

anterior sacral foramina

Answer 7

the holes in the sacrum from the front

Question 8

sacral canal

Answer 8

the passageway through the sacral bone
stores the spinal cord

Question 9

facet of superior articular process

Answer 9

articulation location with the sacrum and L5

Question 10

articular surface

Answer 10

the location of articulation with the pelvis

Question 11

median sacral crest

Answer 11

the equivalent of the spinous process on the posterior side of the sacrum

Question 12

lateral sacral crest

Answer 12

the fusion of transverse process on the posterior side of the sacrum

Question 13

posterior sacral foramina

Answer 13

holes in the sacrum from the back

Question 14

sacral hiatus

Answer 14

the bottom opening of the channel on the posterior side of the sacrum