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Coccyx bone: The small tail-like bone at the bottom of the spine very near to the anus. The coccyx is made up of 3-5 rudimentary vertebrae. It is the lowest part of the spinal column.
The word "coccyx" comes from the Greek "kokkyx" meaning "cuckoo bird." It got this name because it was thought to look like the bill of the cuckoo.
n. , pl. , coc·cy·ges ( kÅk-sÄ« ' jÄ“z, kÅk ' sÄ-jÄ“z ' ). A small triangular bone at the base of the spinal column in humans and tailless apes, consisting of ...
Coccyx is a curved, semi flexible lower end of the backbone (vertebral column) in humans, representing a vestigial tail. It is composed of three to ...
coccyx or tailbone pain: diagnosis, coping and treatment, find a doctor
Read about tailbone (coccyx) injury causes such as trauma, falls, infection, and sports injuries. Symptoms include: severe pain in the tailbone area, bruising, painful ...
The coccyx bone is the tailbone at the end of the spine.