Sacrum

The sacrum is a large triangular bone at the bottom of the spine. It is inserted like a wedge between the two hipbones. The sacrum is shorter and wider in women than in men.

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Adam Husney MDAnne C. Poinier MDMartin J. Gabica MD

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Sacrum

The sacrum is a large triangular bone at the bottom of the spine. It is inserted like a wedge between the two hipbones.

The sacrum is shorter and wider in women than in men.

This information does not replace the advice of a doctor. Healthwise, Incorporated, disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means that you agree to the Terms of Use. Learn how we develop our content.

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Medical review

Adam Husney MDAnne C. Poinier MDMartin J. Gabica MD

Last Updated

04/01/2019

Legal

This information does not replace the advice of a doctor. Healthwise, Incorporated, disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means that you agree to the Terms of Use. Learn how we develop our content.