The tailbone, also known as the coccyx, is a small triangular bone located at the base of the spine. It consists of four fused vertebrae and varies in size and shape among individuals. Its primary function is to support the pelvis and provide attachment points for various muscles and ligaments.
I don't think so. Yes, they can, how do i know this, i was born with an extended tail bone.. very painful at times, and now that i have lost weight, more than ever! When I was 13 I had a back infection that ate away 1/4 of the bone just above my tailbone. When it grew back it fused with the tailbone, producing an extended tailbone (and apparently reduced flexibility). The doctors said this doesn't happen naturally, and the only people who would have an extended tailbone like this are people who experienced what I did or have had surgery. But perhaps they were talking about that particular TYPE of E.T. because I have one less vertebrae now.
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The medical term meaning pertaining to the direction of the tailbone is "caudal." This term is used to describe structures that are situated closer to the tailbone or tail end of the body in anatomical orientation.
The medical term for the five fused vertebrae above the tailbone is the sacrum.
The best thing to do to help a bruised tailbone from falling flat on your back is to take NSAID's and to apply ice to the bruised area.
The tailbone is the end of the spine.
The coccyx is what we refer to as the tailbone.
Yes, it is the final segment of your spinal cord near your bottom, also known as the Coccyx. It is possible to break your tailbone. If one does in fact break their tailbone, they usually have to sit on an inter tube like cushion as to not aggravate the breakage.
The medical term meaning pertaining to the tailbone is coccygeal. The proper name for the tailbone is coccyx.
Coccyx is the scientific name for the tailbone. The jawbone is called the mandible in scientific terms.
seems like you have an issue
Coccyx
Guinea pigs are rodents without a tail. They have a coccyx like tailbone just like us primates.
the cocyx is the tailbone
Coccyx
That would be the Coxyx - pronounced 'cocksix'
Tailbone surgery helps to correct persistent pain in the tailbone area, this is often the last resort after trying non surgical treatments and activities or modifications that have not successfully alleviated the pain.