骶 (dǐ) - Sacrum — the triangular bone at the base

骶Tone 3

dǐ ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

橙丁

骶 · dǐ

Sacrum — the triangular bone at the base of the spine formed by fused vertebrae, connecting the spine to the pelvis.

Sacrum — the triangular bone at the base

Usage highlights

SacrumSacral vertebraeSacral nervesSacral canalSacral hiatusSacral plexus

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The sacrum (骶骨) forms the posterior pelvic wall.
  • Sacral nerves (骶神经) emerge from the sacral foramina.
  • The sacroiliac joint (骶髂关节) connects the sacrum to the pelvis.
  • Sacral vertebrae (骶椎) fuse to form the sacrum in adults.

Collocations

  • Sacrum(骶骨)
  • Sacral vertebrae(骶椎)
  • Sacral nerves(骶神经)
  • Sacral canal(骶管)
  • Sacral hiatus(骶管裂孔)
  • Sacral plexus(骶丛)

Idioms

  • No specific idioms found for this anatomical term

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily a medical/anatomical term in modern Chinese with no significant cultural symbolism.
  • The character combines the bone radical (骨) with the phonetic component 氐.
  • In traditional Chinese medicine, the sacrum area may be referenced in acupuncture and meridian theory.

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