Back dimples facts and myths
Does Having Back Dimples Tell Me Anything About My Genetics? Back dimples are indentations on your lower back. The indentations are over the joint where your pelvis and spine meet, just above your butt. They’re created by a short ligament that attaches your superior iliac spine — the outside edge the iliac bone — and your skin. These back dimples are also called dimples of Venus. This is an informal name, but it’s generally accepted by the medical community. The name comes from Venus, the Roman goddess of beauty, as back dimples are often associated with beauty in women. Back dimples are more common in people born female. You can’t make them appear through exercise, since there’s no muscle in the area to tone. However, losing weight can cause back dimples to become more prominent. Dimples of Venus causes Dimples in general are thought to be genetic, but there’s no concrete evidence for this. There has been little research done on this...