sacrum
Fused spinal base
The sacrum is a triangular bone at the base of the spine, formed from five fused vertebrae.
It connects the spine to the pelvis, wedged between the hip bones.
The word comes from Latin for "sacred bone"—ancient peoples believed the sacrum housed the soul or would be first to resurrect.
Interlocking bones of spine
- coccyxFused vertebrae forming tail
- pelvisBony basin at waist
- lumbarOf the lower spine
- foraminaPlural anatomical passages
promontory · ischium · pubis · symphysis · articulation · ligament · neural · curvature
Fashionable or pelvic joint
- girdleBody-shaping undergarment
- iliacOf the pelvis
- perineumArea between genitals, anus
- obstetricsChildbirth medicine branch
gynecology · childbirth · locomotion · weight-bearing · stability · posture · biomechanics · gait
Dedicated to the divine
- consecratedDeclared sacred through ritual
- sanctifiedMade sacred through blessing
- divineOf or from gods
- spiritualRelating to the soul
revered · sacrosanct · blessed · hallowed · ritualistic · etymology · Latin · hieratic
Imbuing with holiness
- fractureSplit in hard material
- fusionJoining into unity
- chiropracticSpine-focused alternative medicine
- orthopedicRelating to bone treatment
osteopathy · radiculopathy · osteitis · dysfunction · injection · decompression · stabilization · laminectomy
vertebrae
Interlocking bones of spine
foramina · promontory · ischium · pubis · symphysis · articulation · ligament · neural · curvature · lordosis
hip
Fashionable or pelvic joint
obstetrics · gynecology · childbirth · locomotion · weight-bearing · stability · posture · biomechanics · gait · sitting
holy
Dedicated to the divine
- consecratedDeclared sacred through ritual
- sanctifiedMade sacred through blessing
- divineOf or from gods
spiritual · revered · sacrosanct · blessed · hallowed · ritualistic · etymology · Latin · hieratic · ceremonial
sacralization
Imbuing with holiness
- fractureSplit in hard material
- fusionJoining into unity
- chiropracticSpine-focused alternative medicine
orthopedic · osteopathy · radiculopathy · osteitis · dysfunction · injection · decompression · stabilization · laminectomy · neurosurgery
sacrumcervical vertebrae
Upper spinal column segments
atlas · cervical spine · lumbar vertebrae · skull · cranium
- sacred ritesReligious ceremonial practices
- sacred landsTerritory with spiritual significance
- sacred songReligious musical composition
- sacred cowExempt from criticism
- ultimate sacrificeDying for a cause
- sacred placeConsecrated location for worship