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Transverse ridges

Lineae transversae

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System
Skeletal system
Regions
Trunk, Abdomen, Pelvis, Back
Landmark on
Sacrum
Sacrum, the structure this landmark is on
Sacrum, the structure this landmark is on. 3D model: Z-Anatomy - The libre 3D atlas of anatomy - CC-BY-SA 4.0

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The middle part of the pelvic surface of sacrum is crossed by four transverse ridges, which correspond to the original planes of separation between the five sacral vertebrae.

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Names

Latin
Lineae transversae
English
Transverse ridges
French
Sillons transverses
Spanish
Líneas transversales
Portuguese
Cristas transversais