sacral
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- adjective
- /ˈseɪkrəl/
- Specialized
:
sacro
- The doctor explained that the pain originated from the sacral region of the spine.
- sacral spinal nerves
- sacral vertebrae
- sacral region
I went for my cranial sacral therapy.
- I went for my cranial sacral therapy.
- A lot of my feel, my discs and my sacral spine never fully developed, so my L spines being a little bitch.
Examples
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Unilateral sacral segmental nerve stimulation by an S3 electrode may offer a non-destructive treatment alternative.
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The CT scan also helps prepare the surgeon by providing clear visibility of the upper sacral vertebral bodies and lumbosacral junction in assessing the anatomic abnormalities of the area.
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They found the sexual dimorphic area in the sacral region.
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The diarthroidal function of the joint takes place at the level of the second and third sacral segments (63).
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The symptomatic results of S3 sacral spinal nerve stimulation are summarized in Table 2.
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For example, in spinal cord injury (SCI) patients, the sacral and ischial regions are subjected to large pressures during sitting.
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In terms of location, the most common types are spinal (32.8% of cases), cranial (32%), and sacral (29.2%).
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The lumbar and sacral plexuses that run posterior can also be affected during pelvic trauma (see Figures 1-3).
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Chronic stimulation of the S3 sacral spinal nerve by an implantable neuroprosthesis is a promising treatment option for selected patients.
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During the examination, she pointed to the area around the sacrum and said it was the sacral point of interest.
Compounds
- Specialized
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7.4
A group of nerves near the lower back that send messages to the hips and legs
- Specialized
One of five lower back bones that join together in adults to make a strong base for the spine
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Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Sacral comes from the Latin word sacer 'sacred', and the bone at the base of the spine was called the sacrum or 'sacred bone'. So sacral now names things that are near that bone at the base of the spine.