If You Have These Two "Dimples" on Your Lower Back, Here's What They Mean

Those small indentations just above your buttocks—often called "dimples of Venus"—are more than just a charming feature. While they’re commonly admired for their aesthetic appeal, they also have anatomical significance and, in rare cases, can signal underlying health concerns.
Here’s what you should know:
✨ What They Are: A Natural Landmark
Medically known as "sacral dimples" or "Venus dimples," they appear over the posterior superior iliac spines (PSIS)—bony points at the base of your spine where ligaments attach.
They’re caused by shorter ligaments or fat distribution that creates a slight depression in the skin.

 

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