coccygeal vertebra

History Historically, the coccyx is probably a functionless remnant (rudiment) from old times. It is assumed that humans had a kind of tail in former times, which then regressed. What remained were the few vertebrae of the coccyx. Possibility of movement The movement possibilities in the coccyx vertebrae are exclusively forward or backward, rotations are … History | Coccyx vertebra

Synonym: short: coccyx; Latin: Os coccygis Introduction The coccyx is a slightly forward curved section of the spine, which is formed by the fusion of 2-4 vertebrae. It is the lowest (caudal) section of the spinal column, which is connected to the sacrum via the cartilaginous sacrococygeal joint. Anatomy The coccygeal vertebra no longer shows … Coccyx vertebra