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DeCS
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Descriptor English:
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Sacrum
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Descriptor Spanish:
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Sacro
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Descriptor Portuguese:
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Sacro
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Synonyms English:
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Sacrums
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Tree Number:
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A02.835.232.834.717
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Definition English:
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Five fused VERTEBRAE forming a triangle-shaped structure at the back of the PELVIS. It articulates superiorly with the LUMBAR VERTEBRAE, inferiorly with the COCCYX, and anteriorly with the ILIUM of the PELVIS. The sacrum strengthens and stabilizes the PELVIS. |
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Indexing Annotation English:
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do not confuse with LUMBOSACRAL REGION or SACROCOCCYGEAL REGION
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Allowable Qualifiers English:
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Record Number:
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12823
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Unique Identifier:
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D012447
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Occurrence in VHL:
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Similar:
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DeCS
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