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Sacrum

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Updated September 10, 2006

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Sacrum

The Sacrum

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Definition: The heavy, triangular shaped bone at the base of your spine. Your tailbone (coccyx), attaches to the bottom of the sacrum.
Examples:
Lie on your back and draw your knees into your chest. Keep the lower back and the sacrum pressing down into the floor.
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