The spinal curve reverses at the sacrum. The sacral curve is a kyphosis.
The Lumbar Spine
By Anne Asher, About.com
Updated June 13, 2005
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The sacrum is a flat triangular bone located below the lumbar spine. It functions as a wedge between the 2 hip bones on either side of it, stabilizing the entire pelvic area. Many nerves exit out holes on each side of the sacrum, including the sciatic nerve, which is the source of pain for sufferers of sciatica.
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- The Low Back
- The Lumbar Vertebrae and Ideal Alignment. of Lumbar Vertebrae
- The Vertebral Body of the Lumbar Vertebra
- The Back of the Lumbar Vertebra
- The Lumbar Curve
- The Lumbosacral Joint or L5-S1
- The Sacrum
- Coccyx
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