Sacrum apex is directed downward and presents an oval facet for articulation with the coccyx. The sacral canal as a continuation of the vertebral canal runs throughout the greater part of the sacrum. The sacral angle is the angle formed by the true conjugate with the two pieces of sacrum. Normally it is greater than 60 degrees. A sacral angle of lesser degree suggests funneling of the pelvis. The sacral promontory marks part of the border of the pelvic inlet, and comprises the iliopectineal line and the linea terminalis. The sacral promontory articulates with the last lumbar vertebra to form the
Ver sacrum of Indo-Iranian human and warrior gods with animal forms: among the Iranian god of victory "V(e)r(e)thragna" 's incarnations, seven are of animal form, including the bull, horse, boar and hawk, each of which is associated at one time or another with a "ver sacrum" and Roman army insignia. On the "recto" of coins from Campania appears a human character bearing over his head that of a boar, and on the "verso" the word "ROMA". German scholar C. Koch interprets this character as god Quirinus, since he identifies the boar, "aper", as the animal symbol of the god. Dumézil remarks that