The small indentations that appear on the lower back, just above the buttocks, are often known by two different informal names depending on gender. In women they are commonly referred to as “Venus dimples,” while in men they are sometimes called “Apollo dimples.” In medical terminology, however, these features are described more precisely as sacral dimples or lumbosacral dimples. They are located in a very specific anatomical area where the spine meets the pelvis, near a bony landmark known as the posterior superior iliac spine.
These dimples are not random skin features. They occur because of how the underlying connective tissue is structured in that region. In simple terms, the skin in this area is tightly anchored to deeper ligaments and bony structures. This firm attachment creates a slight inward pull on the surface of the skin, resulting in a visible depression. The effect is subtle in most people, but …
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