Sacral vs. Sacrum — What's the Difference?

Of, near, or relating to the sacrum.

The sacrum (plural: sacra or sacrums), in human anatomy, is a large, triangular bone at the base of the spine that forms by the fusing of the sacral vertebrae (S1–S5) between ages 18 and 30.The sacrum situates at the upper, back part of the pelvic cavity, between the two wings of the pelvis. It forms joints with four other bones.

Relating to sacred rites or observances.

A triangular bone in the lower back formed from fused vertebrae and situated between the two hip bones of the pelvis.

(anatomy) Of the sacrum.

A triangular bone made up of five fused vertebrae and forming the posterior section of the pelvis.

Sacred.

(anatomy) A large triangular bone at the base of the spine, located between the two ilia (wings of the pelvis) and formed from vertebrae that fuse in adulthood.

Any of the sacral bones that make up the sacrum.

That part of the vertebral column which is directly connected with, or forms a part of, the pelvis.

Of or pertaining to the sacrum; in the region of the sacrum.

Wedge-shaped bone consisting of five fused vertebrae forming the posterior part of the pelvis; its base connects with the lowest lumbar vertebra and its tip with the coccyx

Of or relating to or near the sacrum

Of or relating to sacred rites;