Saccular
Being like a small pouch. For example, the alveolar saccules are little air pouches within the lungs.
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- Saccular aneurysm
An aneurysm that resembles a small sack. A berry aneurysm is typically saccular.
- Sacral
Referring to the sacrum. For example, sacral agenesis is absence of all or part of the sacrum.
- Sacral vertebrae
There are 5 sacral vertebral bones. They are represented by the symbols S1 through S5 and are situated between the lumbar vertebrae and the coccyx (the lowest segment of the vertebral column). The sacral vertebrae are normally fused to form the sacrum.
- Sacrococcygeal
Pertaining to both the sacrum and coccyx (the tailbone). Teratomas are often in the sacrococcygeal region in children.
- Sacroiliac joint dysfunction (SI Joint Pain)
Pain arising from abnormalities or injury of the sacroiliac (SI) joints. The SI joints connect the spine to the pelvis and are formed by the connection of the sacrum and the right and left iliac bones. The sacrum, or lower portion of the spine, is made up of five vertebrae that are fused together and […]