💫 If You Have These Two “Dimples” on Your Lower Back—Here’s What They Really Mean (Medically & Mythically)

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Medically, these indentations are called sacral dimples—but more precisely, when they appear bilaterally (on both sides), they’re known as “dimples of Venus.”

Where Are They Located?

    • Just above the sacrum (the triangular bone at the base of your spine)
    • Near the posterior superior iliac spine (PSIS)—a bony landmark where ligaments attach
  • Typically 2–5 cm above the gluteal cleft (butt crack)

Why Do They Form?

They’re caused by short ligaments connecting the skin to the underlying pelvic bone. When these ligaments are taut, they create a slight depression in the skin—especially visible when you have:

    • Low body fat
    • Strong gluteal muscles
  • Certain genetic traits

💡 Key fact: They’re completely normal anatomical variations—like dimples on your cheeks or a cleft chin.

🧬 Why Some People Have Them—And Others Don’t

 

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