The Sacrum Flashcards
1
Q
Base of sacrum
A
the very top starting point of sacrum
2
Q
Sacral Promentary
A
Anterior surface middle top of sacrum.
Prominent roof of sacrum
3
Q
Transverse Lines
A
Anterior part of sacrum
fused intervertebral discs
4
4
Q
Sacral Ala
A
Attachment point for sacral ligaments
2 top wings of sacrum
fused transverse processes
5
Q
Anterior and Posterior Sacral Foramen
A
4 holes on each side
for blood supply and nerves to pass through
6
Q
Superior Articular Surface
A
2 surfaces on top of sacrum that articulate with L5 through lumbosacral joint
7
Q
Sacral Canal
A
Very top in between the superior articular surfaces
8
Q
Median Sacral Crest
A
Posterior part of sacrum
ridge formed by fused spinous processes
9
Q
Coccyx
A
small pointy end of sacrum
