Coccyx

The last bone in the VERTEBRAL COLUMN in tailless primates considered to be a vestigial tail-bone consisting of three to five fused VERTEBRAE.

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Tree Number(s): A02.835.232.834.229

MeSH Unique ID: D003050

Entry Terms:

• Caudal Vertebrae
• Vertebrae, Caudal
• Caudal Vertebra
• Caudal Vertebras
• Vertebra, Caudal
• Vertebras, Caudal

See Also:

• Tail

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Anatomy Category
Musculoskeletal System
Skeleton
Bone and Bones
Spine
Coccyx