Coccyx
base of the coccyx
formed of an oval concave facet on the body of the first segment that articulates with the body of S5
the dorsal surface of the coccyx
is rough and convex
ventral surface of the coccyx
is smooth and concave
Co. segment 1
largest and broadest TPs are connected to the sacrum forming the last IVF APs form the coccygeal cornua
function of the coccyx
provides attachment for : gluteus maximus coccygeus muscles anococcygeal ligament filum terminale externum (coccygeal ligament) (DOES NOT PARTICIPATE IN SUPPORT OF BODY WEIGHT)
the apex of the coccyx
small tubercle at the bottom of the vertebral column
coccyx
small, triangular bone formed by 4 fused segments, consists of; base, apex, ventral surface and dorsal surface
coccyx AKA
tail bone