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The sacral foramina.

H Jackson, J T Burke

    Skeletal Radiology
    |January 1, 1984
    PubMed
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    The sacral foramina are complex Y-shaped structures, not simple openings. Understanding their anatomy aids in interpreting medical imaging like CT scans.

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    Area of Science:

    • Anatomy
    • Radiology
    • Medical Imaging

    Background:

    • Sacral foramina are crucial anatomical landmarks.
    • Previous descriptions often simplify their complex morphology.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe the intricate Y-shaped anatomy of the sacral foramina.
    • To highlight the clinical relevance of this complex anatomy in medical imaging.

    Main Methods:

    • Detailed anatomical analysis of sacral foramina.
    • Correlation with imaging modalities such as plain films, tomographs, and computerized scans.

    Main Results:

    • Sacral foramina, especially the upper three, exhibit a complex Y-shaped canal structure.
    • These foraminal complexes possess indefinite margins and lie obliquely at ~45 degrees to the coronal plane.

    Conclusions:

    • Recognizing the complex, Y-shaped anatomy of sacral foramina is essential.
    • This understanding improves the interpretation of sacral anatomy in various imaging techniques.