Sacralisation and lumbarisation

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Sacralisation = fusion of L5 to S1
Lumbarisation = non-fusion of S1 and S2, which causes the S1 to appear as a sixth lumbar vertebra
These are congenital abnormalities
Due to abnormal weight bearing -> problems with the rest of the spine
May cause lumbago in adult years