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sacrum

 

[ ˈseɪ.krəm ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

anatomy

The sacrum is a large, triangular bone located at the base of the spine, formed by the fusion of five vertebrae. It connects the spine to the pelvic girdle and plays a crucial role in supporting the weight of the upper body. It also serves as an attachment point for various muscles and ligaments in the pelvis.

Synonyms

sacral bone, sacral vertebrae

Examples of usage

  • The sacrum is an important structure in human anatomy.
  • In medical imaging, the sacrum can be easily identified.
  • Injuries to the sacrum may affect mobility.
  • The sacrum helps in load-bearing during walking.

Translations

Translations of the word "sacrum" in other languages:

🇵🇹 sacro

🇮🇳 साक्रम

🇩🇪 Kreuzbein

🇮🇩 sakrum

🇺🇦 крижова кістка

🇵🇱 kość krzyżowa

🇯🇵 仙骨 (せんこつ)

🇫🇷 sacre

🇪🇸 sacro

🇹🇷 sakrum

🇰🇷 천골 (cheongol)

🇸🇦 العجز (al'ijaz)

🇨🇿 křížová kost

🇸🇰 krížová kosť

🇨🇳 骶骨 (dǐgǔ)

🇸🇮 trtična kost

🇮🇸 sacrum

🇰🇿 сакрум

🇬🇪 საკრუმი

🇦🇿 sakrum

🇲🇽 sacro

Etymology

The word 'sacrum' originates from the Latin term 'sacrum,' which means 'sacred.' This naming stems from the ancient belief that the sacrum was the 'sacred bone' because it is associated with the human soul and is situated near the reproductive organs. In ancient cultures, it was also thought to be a significant part of the body in relation to life and death. The sacrum's anatomical formation and its role in the structure of the vertebral column have remained largely unchanged throughout history, retaining its importance in both anatomy and cultural contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,144, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.