Sacrovertebral angle

Sacrovertebral angle

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The sacrum is curved upon itself and placed very obliquely, its base projecting forward and forming the prominent sacrovertebral angle when articulated with the last lumbar vertebra.

ee also

* Sacral promontory
* Pelvic inlet


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