What is the surface of articulation between the sacrum and pelvic girdle called?
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What is the surface of articulation between the sacrum and pelvic girdle called?
Sacrum:
The sacrum is a triangle shaped bone at the base of the spine. It connects to the L5 vertebrae superiorly and the ilium of the pelvic girdle on each side. This area of the body is a very important for transferring force and movement from the upper body to the lower body, and vice versa.
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View this answerThe sacroiliac joint is the surface of articulation between the sacrum and pelvic girdle. There are two sacroiliac joints, one on each side of the...
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