You may have already noticed these two small, harmonious hollows located at the bottom of the back. Much more than an aesthetic asset, these anatomical dimples, sometimes called “Venus” or “Apollo” signs, reveal fascinating particularities about our body structure. Dive into the explanation of this little-known phenomenon.
Venus dimples and Apollo holes: anatomical explanations
These characteristic hollows are located in the lumbar region, on either side of the spine, above the hips. Their formation is explained by an anatomical peculiarity: a fibrous tissue directly connects the dermis to the iliac crest, thus creating these natural indentations.
Note : This physical characteristic often runs in families. If your ancestors have these dimples, you are statistically more likely to have them.
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