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median sacral crest

ridge along posterior midline formed by fused spinous processes

<p>ridge along posterior midline formed by fused spinous processes</p>
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posterior sacral foramina

four pairs of openings on the posterior (back) side

<p>four pairs of openings on the posterior (back) side</p>
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anterior sacral foramina

four pairs on openings on the anterior (front) side

<p>four pairs on openings on the anterior (front) side</p>
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sacral promontory

the anterior bone that sticks out of the sacrums base, marks the border between the lumbar spine and pelvis

<p>the anterior bone that sticks out of the sacrums base, marks the border between the lumbar spine and pelvis</p>
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sacral canal

continuation of the vertebral canal through the sacrum

<p>continuation of the vertebral canal through the sacrum</p>
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superior articulating process

2 bones that sticks out on the upper (base) side of the sacrum, articulates with the inferior articular facets of L5, connecting the lumbar spine to the sacrum

<p>2 bones that sticks out on the upper (base) side of the sacrum, articulates with the inferior articular facets of L5, connecting the lumbar spine to the sacrum</p>
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articular surface

ear shaped surface on each side of the sacrum

<p>ear shaped surface on each side of the sacrum</p>
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coccyx

small triangular bone below the sacrum (tailbone), helps support body weight when sitting

<p>small triangular bone below the sacrum (tailbone), helps support body weight when sitting</p>