auricular surface

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Introduction

The lateral surface of the sacrum has the resemblance like an auricle (auris = ear). Formed by the fusion of the costal processes (homologs of ribs). During life auricular surfae is covered with hyaline cartilage. Main site of the synovial part of the sacroiliac joint

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References

  1. Clinically Oriented Anatomy, 4th edition, KL Moore & AF Dalley (eds), Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Philadelphia, PA 1999.