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coccyx



Term: coccyx
Literally meaning: “resembles a cucko”
Origin: Anc Greek
coccyx/κοκκυξ(=cucko)> 



Coined/History

The term was coined by Galen because this tailbone in humans resembles a cuckoo's curved beak.

 Definition

Coccyx in humans and Apes is a triangular bone located at the bottom of the vertebral column. The structure is formed by 3 fused bones.



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